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The Beacon

Senior Issue 2024
June 5, 2024

Rickenbacker Causeway flyover bridge closing overnight Thursday

The flyover bridge connecting the Rickenbacker Causeway to US-1 South and I-95 North temporarily closing
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Birds’ Eye View of the Project Area by FDOT

This morning, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) made a statement to the public announcing the closure of the flyover bridge connecting the Rickenbacker Causeway to US-1 South and I-95 North.

The flyover bridge will be closed on Thursday, May 2nd, from 9:00pm to 5:00am. FDOT stated that the purpose of the closure was to repair potholes on the ramp.

Furthermore, FDOT stated that future closures should be expected and detours should be planned accordingly. To detour, FDOT says drivers should stay left and go towards Coconut Grove/Brickell Avenue,

 

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Anthonie Page
Anthonie Page, Live Editor
Anthonie Page is a staff member for the MAST Academy student paper, The Beacon, based in Virginia Key. Part of the graduating class of 2024, this is Page’s 4th year at MAST Academy. When Page is not studying for his many AP classes or working on college applications, he enjoys writing and watching stand up comedy. Page is an active basketball player, and he spends his summers as a volunteer basketball coach for a youth basketball club. “I love playing basketball, and being a coach allows me to share the sport I love with future generations,” Page said. Page has a European background, with his family being from Greece and Italy. He aspires to study astrophysics after he finishes his final year at MAST.
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