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id: 9c9c24f1d0
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-14 14:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-14 14:00 EST
status: reported
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# Treasure Island negotiates deal to shift causeway bridge to state

Treasure Island is negotiating a deal under which FDOT would take ownership of the causeway's drawbridge, and the city would assume 2.3 miles of Gulf Boulevard.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/tampa-bay/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Florida Department of Transportation](/tampa-bay/wiki/florida-department-of-transportation.md), [Gulf Boulevard](/tampa-bay/wiki/gulf-boulevard.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2026/11/14/treasure-island-causeway-drawbridge-beaches-traffic/), 2026-11-14 14:00 EST: After 90 years, Treasure Island wants to unload its costly drawbridge

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