A portion of Brooks Street beneath Brooks Bridge will close for two days next week as part of ongoing construction work.

• The closure will be in effect Wednesday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 6, to allow crews to perform drainage work and reconstruct that section of the street.

During the closure, Brooks Street and Florida Blanca Place SE will operate as two-way streets. Drivers will follow a detour route using Florida Blanca Place SE, First Street, and Perry Avenue. Officials will place signs to guide motorists through the detour path.

The work ensures access to nearby properties and businesses will remain open throughout the closure period. Once crews complete the drainage work, Brooks Street will return to its current one-way traffic pattern.

This closure is part of the broader $171 million Brooks Bridge Replacement Project. The project involves building two new parallel bridges that will expand capacity from four lanes to six. The original bridge opened in 1966.

• Construction teams expect to complete the entire project by summer 2027, though weather conditions could affect the timeline.