FDOT Media Calls 1/9/2018

Reporter's Name: Sarah Elsesser
Media Outlet: Palm Beach Daily News
Reason For Call: Reporter contacted Flagler Memorial Bridge Replacement Project Office
asking what mechanical issues are occurring with the bridge that has caused the recent bridge
closures/malfunctions? How long has this been an issue and when can resident expect the issue
to be resolved? What causes the breaker to trip, especially since it's a new bridge?
Agency Response: Response compiled by D4 Project Manager and the Project Management
Team: The mechanical issues impacting the Flagler Memorial Bridge is the result of a breaker
occasionally tripping on the southeast leaf, which is preventing the leaf from fully closing. The
contractor is performing several tests and troubleshooting to correct the issue. We are continuing
to monitor the situation to ensure the issue is resolved. The issue has occurred approximately
three times within the last month and a half. The contractor is working diligently to resolve the
issue. The testing and troubleshooting will help determine the cause. As this is an intermittent
issue, it is challenging to pinpoint. We are confident that the issue will be identified and rectified
soon.