Implosion of Bayway Bridge to Take Place After Memorial Day

Implosion of the old section of the Bayway Bride is scheduled to take place after Memorial Day, according to the city of St. Pete Beach.  

Pile driving started May 10 and construction crews are starting on the east side.

This activity is expected to run through Labor Day, according to a news release.

Once concrete delivery and placement begins again the city said residents could expect a similar schedule of detours (average of two per week). The detour will be the same as before, which is directing them to the Corey Causeway.

In late March, traffic shifted to the new section of the Bayway Bridge as crews began the demolition of the old Bayway Bridge. 

According to the city, construction crews are currently 12 days ahead of schedule and it is still looking like they will be completed by early to mid-summer 2014. 

The entire project is slated to be done by late summer 2014, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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