Sebastian Inlet Bridge construction mobilization begins May 2026 - Sebastian Inlet District

Sebastian Inlet Bridge construction mobilization begins May 2026

A bridge spans over water, featuring vehicles and pedestrians, with a scenic background of trees and shoreline. — Bridge rendering courtesy of Florida Department of Transportation. Notice the wider pedestrian lanes and cantilevered overlooks.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) $111.7 million bridge project has begun. FDOT officials have began mobilizing equipment needed to demolish the existing 1960s-era structure to make way for the new bridge, which is scheduled for completion by 2031.

Project information can be viewed on the project website:.HERE

The image shows two bridge sections over water with height measurements: 51 feet (proposed) and 39 feet (existing), along with distance markings. — The proposed bridge would be 12 feet taller than the existing bridge. Photo courtesy of FDOT.

A crowd gathers as a man, holding an object, is celebrated or honored at a public event, with many faces visible.

The man behind the span: The story behind the James H. Pruitt Memorial Bridge (Sebastian Inlet bridge)

As a rule, ribbon-cuttings can be less than captivating for an audience, rarely drawing much of a crowd.