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The Florida Department of Transportation has completed its inspection of the Matanzas Bridge and confirmed that damage today caused by a shrimp boat was limited to scrapes to the paint on the outside beam. The bridge will remain open.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Captain of the Port are aware of these findings.
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The Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again this morning by the same shrimp boat that made contact with the bridge yesterday.
“A report this morning described the boat's outrigger contacting the bridge after which the shrimp boat backed away,” the Florida Department of Transportation said in a release. “A Lee County marine unit reported no visible damage to the bridge and the bridge remains open. FDOT has dispatched a bridge inspection team to assess the bridge and document any damage.”
The U.S. Coast Guard was also made aware of the situation.
“At FDOT, safety is our utmost priority. We are dedicated to providing secure and reliable passage to our barrier island communities,” officials said.
Source: FDOT