Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement

Project ID

001035A

Project Location

Oakwood Drive over Stephanie's Channel in Harbor Bluffs subdivision

Project Status

Construction: On hold

Project Update 

Pinellas County continues to work with the insurance company on selecting a contractor to complete the project. The insurance company is receiving quotes from multiple contractors and will be selecting its preferred contractor.

Additional information will be posted on this website as it becomes available.

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.

Community Outreach

March 10, 2022 – Pinellas County held a Virtual 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. You may view a recording of this meeting.

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
Robert Meador, P.E.
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-8731
rmeador@pinellas.gov