The state of Florida is beginning a $5.4 million project July 20 to replace the Sunset Avenue Bridge over Bayou Grande. Photo credit: Escambia County Public Information.

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work on a $5.4 million project to replace the Sunset Avenue bridge over Bayou Grande this week.

Scott Bridge was awarded the $5,476,808.54 contract to replace the existing bridge with a two-lane cross-section, bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks.

During construction, West Sunset Avenue will be closed to traffic; drivers should use Navy Boulevard and Gulf Beach Highway. A temporary signal will be placed at West Sunset Avenue and Gulf Beach Highway.

Sunset Avenue Bridge detour.

Chattman Street and Syrcle Drive will be accessible to West Sunset Avenue during construction.

The project is slated to take a little more than one year to complete.