MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are set to begin construction this summer on a new Cortez Bridge.
It’s a $128 million project to replace the span connecting Bradenton to Anna Maria Island.
What You Need To Know
- Construction for the Cortez Bridge Project is to begin in June 2026.
- According to FDOT, it will take four years for the new Cortez Bridge to be completed.
- Officials say regular repairs are no longer an effective or long-term option. Instead, crews will begin building a four-lane bridge this summer.
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