ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — On Mon., June 10, St. Augustine city leaders will hear an update on a project to replace the seawall downtown -- along the Matanzas River.
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The Florida Department of Transportation shared new renderings. They show their plan to build a 42-inch barrier between the Bridge of Lions and Charlotte Street.
FDOT is asking for $45 million to build the seawall, up from the originally proposed $42 million, and is expected to have it ready by November 2025.
Action News Jax first covered the project proposal back in January.
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FDOT will present the update on the project during next week’s city council meeting.
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