Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement
Project ID
001035A
Project Location
Oakwood Drive over Stephanie's Channel in Harbor Bluffs subdivision
Project Status
Construction: In progress
Project Update
September 23, 2025
Oakwood Traffic Switch
The project contractor plans to switch traffic from the existing bridge to the new section on Oct. 7, 2025, then begin demolition of the north section. Please use caution traveling through the work zone.
All project updates...Project Overview
Pinellas County is replacing the Oakwood Drive bridge over Stephanie’s Channel as part of an ongoing effort to maintain and operate a network of over 140 bridges located throughout the County. The bridge, located in the Harbor Bluffs subdivision, will be reconstructed with two 10-foot travel lanes and a 7-foot, 6-inch sidewalk that will improve pedestrian safety across the bridge. Utility lines, including water, sewer, gas, and power, will also be relocated during construction.
To maintain access to the island portion of the neighborhood, the bridge will be constructed in two phases. One lane will be kept open during construction using a temporary traffic signal to allow for timed, two-way traffic across the bridge.
Anticipated Project Timeline
Construction: April 2025 – June 2026
Community Outreach
March 10, 2022: Pinellas County held a Project Information meeting on March 10, 2022, via the Zoom video platform to share information about the project construction schedule, expected impacts to traffic and channel navigation, and to answer any questions.
Project Funding
This project is supported by the Penny for Pinellas.
Contact Us
Construction Project Manager
Wesley Merritt
(727) 464-8821
wmerritt@pinellas.gov
Design Project Manager
Kameron Thomas-Gonzalez
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3406
kthomasgonzalez@pinellas.gov