House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2783 Hathoway Bridge (US 98) Replacement
Requester:	Ed Prescott		Organization:		FDOT
Project Title:	Hathoway Bridge (US 98) Replacement		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 2:11:57 PM
District Member:	Allan Bense		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	Bay
Recipient:	FDOT		Contact:		Ed Prescott
	P.O. Box 607		Contact Phone:		(850) 638-0250
	Chipley 32428
Project Description:
Replace existing bridge structure due to declining strength and increased traffic flow.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
Existing structure is beyond repair and needs to be replaced with larger, more efficient span. New bridge would alleviate traffic congestion and improve hurricane evacuation routes.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Better traffic flow. Enhanced safety during hurricane evacuation.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$83,000,000
Total cost of the project:		$83,000,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				No
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				Yes
	Agency:	Transportation, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Department of Transportation
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				Yes
	Hearing Body:	Bay County MPO
	Meeting Date:	05/01/1999