King Street Bridge in St. Augustine reopens after major reconstruction

The King Street Bridge over the San Sebastian River is back open. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians can now cross the bridge again following a major reconstruction project that included structural concrete repairs and new pavement markings, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.The bridge carries about 16,000 drivers daily and serves as one of St. Augustine’s main gateways into downtown, according to FDOT. Construction began in spring 2026.The $13.5 million project demolished the original King Street Bridge over the San Sebastian River and replaced it with a new structure. The rebuilt bridge features two 11-foot travel lanes, one 11-foot turn lane, wider sidewalks, upgraded lighting, new bridge railings, and shared-use lane markings for cyclists, according to FDOT.The job isn’t completely finished just yet. Nighttime lane closures are expected at Malaga Street and U.S. 1 as crews work to restore the intersection to its original traffic pattern.Drivers should also p