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Hi guys, can anyone tell me if they have a completion date for long key?

There isn't one . The last 2 times I was down there I saw no one working on it either passing it down or on the way home. I saw little change in a months time.

fishnfool73 wrote:There isn't one . The last 2 times I was down there I saw no one working on it either passing it down or on the way home. I saw little change in a months time.

been down there two or three times so far and saw people working on it once

Yep, they started off strong, I even saw people working on it on a Sunday, but since April or May, haven't noticed much change.

me either last time i was down nothing.

i was there two weeks ago and it looks as if 1/3 of the bridge platforms are done and no one was working either

PaulieBoy wrote:Baitwaetter and I were out there yesterday...GOOD NEWS, they are out there in full force working on it again...and we got the pictures to prove it!!!!

Sweet

PaulieBoy wrote:Baitwaetter and I were out there yesterday...GOOD NEWS, they are out there in full force working on it again...and we got the pictures to prove it!!!!

We are waiting for those picture Captain Winky.

I can't wait

PaulieBoy wrote:i took them on Gus's camera....I will call him now

and it is MR. Winky to you buddy!

That means we will never see the pictures. Its Mister Pinky and the Tinheads.

I came across your group after an article about trash and dead fish prompted some of your members to adopt one of the historic Flagler bridges along our trail. That was very much appreciated! There are more bridges to adopt but first I want to answer this question. The reason some of you drive by Long Key bridge and don't see work going on is because the contractor finished the concrete work as well as the resurfacing and striping. The rails are being done by a sub contractor locally. They go out there and install the railings one at a time as they finish them. The project was given until the end of December to get finished. We think they are ahead of schedule (fingers crossed) but please be patient and wait for the final inspection once everything is completed. And don't hesitate to let me know if I can answer any more questions - or sign up any more volunteers! We want to take care of these historic treasures and the special marine resources that live here with us so we can fish, walk, bike and enjoy nature for years to come, Right?! Thanks!
Trail Specialist, Monica Woll

Hi Monica! Thank you for the information and may I be the first one to welcome you to boatlessfishing.com! I am glad youre here and hopefully get to meet you in person one day.

Gus

Good to hear Monica. Welcome also!

Hello and Welcome Monica

Everyone Monica is who we will be working with on Channel 2 for the clean ups.

First one is the 09/20/08 and I hope alot of us get out there and take this opportunity to give back and help clean up around Channel two, Thanks everyone.

Again Welcome to the Forum Monica

I was told that there is a sign posted at the entrance of the long key bridge stating that the construction will be completed by sept. 15. can anyone confirm this?

MONICA who posted above is in charge of it and said Dec is the latest per contract so sounds like Sept is a stretch. I was just down there 2 weeks ago and it had a long way to go.

Is there any purpose to the widening of the bridge at some spots?

The platforms were made so fishermen /fisherwomen could move their stuff out of the main route of travel for joggers and cyclist would be my guess.

Rijkaard wrote:

fishnfool73 wrote:The platforms were made so fishermen /fisherwomen could move their stuff out of the main route of travel for joggers and cyclist would be my guess.

right, but for what I've seen there's more than 100 yds of distance between them, I've counted 20-25 platforms in total, hopefully they won't force anglers to fish only from platforms otherwise there'll be room enough for no more than 50 people on the whole bridge

I wouldn't worry about it, I've fished at Tom's Harbor since they installed the platforms and have set up in between them, no one has said anything, just keep a lane down the middle of the bridge clear for pedestrians and bikers.

When is Long Key going to open?! Was looking through some old pics and found this one, about 6 years old from the north end of Long Key looking west at sunset...

dont know but sick pic rory

On the way down to Tom's Harbor two weeks ago, I saw that almost all of the platforms are complete. however, there is a large section in the middle of the bridge that doesn't have the platforms built. My guess is that would be ready in a couple months. the hurricanes probably delayed the construction. Maybe it will be finished before Christmas???


Whatever the case,once that bridge opens the fishing will be absolutely nuts!

IT is almost there. All the platforms are in. They repaved the whole bridge. The only thing left is there is a gap between the railing on the platform and the concrete rail on the bridge. But if you look at the south end they have already started filling in the gaps with another piece of the metal railing from the platform. The bridge looks great but with that new blacktop on there it is going to get real hot.

Looks like I should put in my request for vacation days soon

Just remember the size limit for grovers at long key is 19 inches

hello again I was wondering if there were any updates on the completion of long key bridge. I hope i'm not being a pain in the rear end, but i'm really anxious to start fishing there again. I know they have until the end of the year, i was hoping by some stroke of luck they would finish early.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Bigtrini97.

hi!
As some of you have already observed, the only part left to finish are the gaps between the railings and the bridge. The sub-contractor is hurting and can only afford to buy so much material at a time. I didn't know the banner said September until just yesterday - sorry! Now I see why everyone is so confused...

Another concern I have read in alot of posts is about whether the platforms will be the only place anglers will be allowed. No, not at all! But everyone needs to share - no blockades, please! When bikes come by they shouldn't have to wait for people to move their stuff, they should be able to bike, jog, skate on thru!

Thanks for your patience and understanding!!
Monica

Thanks for the update Monica. I know you don't have an exact answer, but can you give us an educated guess as to a timeframe when it might be reopening? Or are we solely at the mercy of the subcontractors?

Thank you very much for the update!

Thanks Monica

Someone wrote that 19 inches for grover in Long Key?? Mangrove snapper has to be19 inches to be a keeper in Long Key??? If so why??