The Brief
- Crews have begun a long-awaited dredging project at John’s Pass in Madeira Beach to remove thousands of cubic yards of sand that officials say created dangerous conditions.
- The project will eliminate a small beach that formed under the bridge, an area described by local leaders as a hotspot for water rescues.
- State funding secured in 2022 is paying for the work, which is expected to last up to three months.
Madeira Beach, Fla. – A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
What we know:
Dredging is underway along the north side of the John’s Pass interior channel. Crews will remove about 13,000 cubic yards of sand that built up over the years beneath the bridge.…