Hello there. Those of you who have been to Anna Maria Island before will have travelled over one of the bridges connecting our beautiful island to the mainland of Florida. If you came here recently you will also have noticed the repairs going on to Anna Maria Bridge as part of a $10.1million renovation and repair project.
Well, after pre-construction estimates said the bridge would need to close for 45 days it was re-opened Thursday, six days ahead of schedule.
FDOT representative Audrey Clarke, speaking to ABC7 news, said: "The bridge is 51 years old. This is basically just regular maintenance. We know that this is a tourist season and the tourists are starting to come back into the area, so it provides access to the business owners, to the visitors, and to residents who live in the area. You don't want to hit tourist season with that thing closed, that was for sure."
You're not wrong there Audrey, but thanks for making our lives, and those who are coming to vist Anna Maria, that much easier.
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