September 29, 2008
DEDICATION OF NEW CONTRUCTION AT MAX BREWER BRIDGE TO BE HELD THURSDAY
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A dedication ceremony for new construction at the A.
Max Brewer Bridge will be held on Thursday, October 2 at 2 p.m. with
Congressman Tom Feeney and State Representative Ralph Poppell in
attendance.
The A. Max Brewer Bridge will be replaced to the south of its current
location with a new high-level fixed-span bridge approximately 2,700
feet long. The South Relief Bridge will be replaced in its current
location with a new low-level bridge. Both bridges will have two 12-foot
travel lanes, plus eight-foot outside shoulders and sidewalks on each
side.
Bridge inspections have indicated that both the South Relief Bridge and
A. Max Brewer Bridge are in poor condition and are considered
functionally obsolete by today's bridge and roadway design standards.
Due to its age and the salt-water environment, the swing-span portion of
the main bridge has sustained severe corrosion, and its mechanical and
electrical components are in very poor condition. The bridge is
currently closed for repair.
The new bridge will be designed and built as a high-level, fixed-span
bridge that can accommodate marine vessels up to 65 feet above sea level
without disrupting traffic on the roadway. This will provide a benefit
to the community by eliminating the travel delays associated with the
numerous daily bridge openings.
County, state and federal funds will be used for the project.
The A. Max Brewer Bridge, which spans the Indian River in Titusville,
connects the City of Titusville to the barrier island. It provides
access to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the beaches, and
the Kennedy Space Center.
Representatives from the Titusville City Council, Brevard County Board
of County Commissioners, the North Brevard Commission on Parks and
Recreation, the Pier Committee, Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce,
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, NASA, Canaveral National Seashore and
the Florida Department of Transportation have been invited to attend.
The dedication is open to the public.
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September 29, 2008
Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Hosts Series of 'EEL Trail Days' Events
MIMS, ROCKLEDGE, MALABAR, MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. - Brevard County
Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program will host EEL Trail Days
at four different sanctuaries in October and November. These free
Saturday morning events will include guided hikes, children's
activities, displays, and information.
The schedule on each Trail Day event will be the same. RSVP hikes will
be led by local natural resource experts at 9 a.m. Visitors must "RSVP"
for these hikes. From 9 a.m. to noon, EEL staff and volunteers will
provide information on natural lands conservation, recreation, and
volunteering. At 9:30 and 11 a.m. there will be hour-long, guided hikes
that will accommodate visitors on a first-come, first served basis. From
9 a.m. to noon, visitors can explore sanctuary trails on their own,
speak to staff and volunteers, or participate in the children's activities.
EEL Trail Days kicks off at South Lake Conservation Area, 4500 Lancaster
Lane, Mims, on Saturday, October 11. The RSVP hike will be led by Dr.
Ross Hinkle, EEL Selection and Management Committee chairman.
The second event will be held at Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary,
360 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge, on Saturday, October 18. The RSVP hike will
be led by Dr. Scott Taylor, EEL Central Region Land Manager.
The next event will be held at Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, 1501 Malabar
Woods Blvd, Malabar, on Saturday, October 25. The RSVP hike will be led
by Mike Knight, EEL Program Manager.
The final Trail Day will be held at Coconut Point Sanctuary, 4000 South
Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, on November 8. The RSVP hike will be led
by Andy Bankert, Audubon Society birding expert.
Visit www.eelbrevard.com , or call
321-255-4466 for maps and information. Participants are asked to bring
their own drinking water and wear comfortable shoes for the hikes. To
register for an RSVP hike, contact Brad Manley at 321-255-4466, or
brad.manley@brevardparks.com.
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