7 Mile Bridge to close
Marathon (AP) – The Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys is closing for construction.
The bridge will close for four hours Monday starting around 8 p.m. It will close again on Monday, April 20. When it reopens there will be a weight restriction for vehicles over six tons. Vehicles over the limit will be spaced at least 300 feet apart.
During the closures, traffic on the north side of the bridge will be stopped at Knight’s Key in Marathon. Traffic on the south side will be stopped at Veteran’s Park.