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Project Update | Center Hill Bridge Replacement
Hardee County is pleased to share another update on the Center Hill Bridge Replacement Project.
As of September 21, 2026, paving on the bridge is complete. Remaining physical work includes perimeter sodding and thermoplastic safety striping.
Next Steps:
Before the bridge can reopen, several required safety reviews and inspections must be completed:
• Final as-built survey and load rating calculations
• Review by the FDOT District One Structures Maintenance Office
• Initial physical inspection by FDOT
• Joint substantial completion walk-through with Hardee County staff, FDOT LAP inspectors, and District One Heartland Operations Center staff on October 7, 2026
Road Status
The bridge will remain closed to all traffic until final structural clearance is received from FDOT.
Motorists should continue to use the existing detour route and follow all posted road closure signage until the bridge is officially reopened.
The current goal is to safely reopen the bridge in early November 2026, following completion of all required inspections and approvals.
