Escambia County is seeking public input on the O.C. Phillips Bridge Replacement Project, which will include the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a new bridge in the same location.
The O.C. Phillips Bridge over Brushy Creek provides access to residents traveling between South Pineville Road and County Road 97-A. The replacement bridge will be 0.015 miles in length and accommodate two travel lanes (one in each direction), including shoulders on each side. Replacing the bridge will reduce flooding impacts, improve the creek habitat, improve driver safety and provide emergency and residential access to the surrounding area.
A temporary bridge will be utilized as a bypass during the bridge replacement construction to prevent a lengthy detour.
This project is being funded by RESTORE. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy Federal requirements for construction in a floodplain, 44 C.F.R. Part 9.
The deadline to submit comments is Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Comments can be submitted via the online form, via email at [email protected], or via mail to:
Escambia County RESTORE Division
Ryan Kirby, RESTORE Division Manager
221 Palafox Place
Pensacola, FL 32502
To learn more about the project and view related documents, visit MyEscambia.com.
