JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A sailboat struck the Main Street Bridge on Monday afternoon, forcing repairs to be made to water and sewer lines, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
FDOT officials said the bridge structure was not damaged in the collision.
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A lane of the bridge was closed as repairs are made and will remain closed until the already scheduled bridge closure at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The bridge will be closed until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Both vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the Acosta Bridge. Signs will direct traffic through the detour. Boaters will not be impacted by the closures.
The improvements to the Main Street Bridge include the replacement of several major mechanical components, replacement of the entire electrical control system, replacement of the traffic gates, sidewalk gates, lightning protection system, and closed-circuit television cameras that give operators live views of traffic conditions.
The work will include new heating and air conditioning units, water and sanitary sewer lines, and floor tile for the control house.
M & J Construction of Tarpon Springs was awarded the $10.7 million contract. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2017.