Heckscher Drive bridge construction causing delays

While people driving over the Myrtle Creek bridge can expect delays for the next seven or eight months, cyclists will be better able to navigate that portion of the Timucuan Trail after the Florida Department of Transportation installs a bike lane on the bridge, as well as one on the Simpson Creek...

Construction has already begun on the Myrtle Creek bridge and is expected to last for months with a similar project also planned for Simpson Creek bridge, pictured, both on Heckscher Drive. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER
Construction has already begun on the Myrtle Creek bridge and is expected to last for months with a similar project also planned for Simpson Creek bridge, pictured, both on Heckscher Drive. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

While people driving over the Myrtle Creek bridge can expect delays for the next seven or eight months, cyclists will be better able to navigate that portion of the Timucuan Trail after the Florida De…