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Greater Port Charlotte MSBU Bridge Rehabilitations

Project Description

This project includes procuring an engineering firm to design the necessary repairs, followed by contracting with a construction firm to carry out the rehabilitation work.  This project includes three bridges within the Greater Port Charlotte MSBU.  

Bridge #014030 Pellam Boulevard over Auburn Waterway.

Bridge #014043 Wintergarden Avenue over Como Waterway.

Bridge #014069 O'Hara Drive over Atlantus Waterway.

Project Location

Bridge #014030 Pellam Boulevard over Auburn Waterway

Bridge #014043 Wintergarden Avenue over Como Waterway

Bridge #014069 O'Hara Drive over Atlantus Waterway

Latest Updates

Project Activities – August 2026

Construction on the O'Hara Bridge (Bridge No. 014069) is complete.

Construction on the Pellam Bridge (Bridge No. 014030) is complete.

Construction of the Wintergarden Bridge began on March 18, 2026. The tortoise relocation has been completed, and the contractor is now able to move forward with the deck repairs, which constitute the final phase of this rehabilitation project.  This project should be completed by August 17, 2026.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $189,895
Construction $1,149,558.83
Funding source(s): Greater Port Charlotte MSBU

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Design Development 01/16/2024 05/15/2025 07/03/2025
Construction 12/08/2025 06/30/2026

Supporting Materials

Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
08/04/2026

Project Manager
Kelly Slaughter

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
2024001131

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
Kimley-Horn Engineers

Construction Contractor
Villa Fuerte Construction

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