A Gibsonton Bridge Replacement Project In Design-Phase Will Cost $1.7 Million To Complete

GIBSONTON, FL —A small bridge on Phillips Lane over Kitchen Branch in Gibsonton will be replaced with a new box culvert bridge in the near future, according to officials of Hillsborough County.

The existing bridge was built in 1974 and is considered functionally obsolete, county staff said. The current bridge is unstriped with no shoulders, and there are no sidewalks on the bridge. The new bridge will include safety features such as concrete traffic barriers, sidewalks, and road shoulders or bike lanes. The road approaches to the bridge also will be replaced and updated to current standards.

The $1.7 million replacement project requires closing the existing bridge crossing for approximately three months for demolition and construction. A continuous detour will reroute traffic to U.S. Highway 41.

The project is in the design phase and is expected to be complete in mid-2023.

Public Engagement Opportunity

The County will conduct a virtual engagement using The Hillsborough Engagement Hub to collect feedback from the public. Public comment for this project is open between Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Visit HCFLGov.net/HCEngage to participate.

Questions in English or Spanish about the virtual public engagement for this project may be directed to the Customer Service Center at (813) 635-5400.