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JUN 24 1987 BOOK 68 PAGE roadway 2711between barriers. By widening the new bridge, they will be able to maintain traffic during the initial phase of - construction. Southbound traffic will be put on the western portion of the new bridge, while the eastern portion of the old bridge is removed, after which they will construct the eastern portion of the new bridge. The bridge will be closed to northbound traffic. Anyone wishing to get to the Country Club Point area will have to enter 30th Street from U.S. #1, but southbound traffic will be able to use the bridge and exit the area via Country Club Drive. Mr. McQueen advised that we are looking at an additional cost of $10,000-$12,000 to maintain one lane of traffic. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the widening of the proposed new bridge by 2 feet at an approximate cost of $10,000-$12,000. Mr. McQueen explained the detour signage that would be used during the construction of the new bridge. A "do not enter" sign will be used to barricade northbound traffic and a "bridge closed" sign will be placed on Royal Palm Place and Country Club Drive. He felt that most of the traffic will be local and that it would not take very long before people learned which routes to - take. Public Works Director Jim Davis wanted it made clear that even before we got to this point with the detour and maintenance of traffic, the County had some obligations regarding the bridge. The County was planning to put the wearing surface on the deck and put in the Jersey barrier, which is the barrier to the curb similar to the high barrier on the 17th Street Bridge. Director Davis advised that the Jersey barrier may be included in the L 1 2