PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — A popular project at Port Canaveral is being put on hold.
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The project is looking to make improvements to the State Road 401 Bridge.
The drawbridge is used to move drivers from the Beachline to the cruise ships.
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It was supposed to get upgraded and expanded, but now it’s on hold.
CEO and director of Port Canaveral, John Murray, brought up the issue during a meeting on Wednesday morning.
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The drawbridge was supposed to be replaced to accommodate bigger boats and ships.
However, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the project is on hold at the request of the space industry.
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See more in the video above.
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