Platt Street Bridge Project Nears Halfway Point

The Platt Street Bridge construction project is just about halfway done — welcome news to South Tampa commuters.

Work on the bridge, which was closed on Oct. 3, marks its halfway point this week, TBO.com reports. The 105-day project to repair and upgrade the bridge is expected to cost $13.8 million.

"We're on time, under budget, and everything is looking good," Steve Valdez, client services manager for the county's Public Works department, told TBO.com.

featured on South Tampa Patch last month found that most readers found the work to be a hassle but said they were dealing with it.

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