Garcon Point Bridge toll suspension further extended

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Transportation has extended the suspension of the Garcon Point Bridge toll.

The following is a press release from FDOT:

Pursuant to Executive Orders 20-224, 20-225 and the extension of those orders in Executive Order 21-10, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. has directed Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) to further extend the toll suspension for the Garcon Point Bridge. Tolls are now suspended on the Garcon Point Bridge through Thursday, February 11, 2021.

The extension allows the Garcon Point Bridge to continue serving as a temporary detour route while the Pensacola Bay Bridge is being repaired from damage sustained during Hurricane Sally.

Details on the detour routes, including graphics, FAQs, and regular updates can be found online at fdot.gov/PensacolaBay. Members of the public wishing to receive these updates can choose to subscribe by providing their email address on this website as well.

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