The Brief
- Construction is underway on a new pedestrian bridge in Bartow over State Road 60 to connect the Fort Fraser Trail.
- The project costs more than $9.6 million and aims to significantly improve safety and connectivity for local trail users.
- Local leaders and business owners expect the completed bridge to boost the economy by opening safe access to downtown.
BARTOW, Fla. – A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.
The project will bridge gaps within the regional trail network and help the city seek an official trail designation.
Bartow pedestrian bridge construction
What we know:
Business owners and city leaders are celebrating the building of this new infrastructure over State Road 60.…