McMullen Booth Northbound Off-ramp

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Project Overview

The project will include the complete removal of the existing bridge and construction of a new structure meeting the current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Pinellas County design standards. The new bridge will provide improved structural integrity, enhanced safety features, and better accommodate future traffic demand. The project will also evaluate and incorporate hydraulic and drainage improvements to mitigate flooding concerns and ensure stability against scour.

The existing bridge, constructed in 1967, has reached the end of its service life and has been classified as functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. The East Lake Road corridor analysis identified increasing traffic volumes, with an anticipated rise in Average Daily Traffic (ADT) from 6,500 in 2021 to over 11,000 by 2042, necessitating an improved bridge design that accommodates current and future transportation needs.

Project Location

Anticipated Schedule

  • Design: November 2025 – Late 2027
  • Bidding: Late 2027 – Spring 2028
  • Construction: Spring 2028 – Spring 2029

Community Outreach

A project information meeting with the community will be scheduled before the end of the Design phase.

Project Funding

Contact Us

Derrick Schroer, E.I.
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-5662
dschroer@pinellas.gov