Chitty Chatty Bridge Closure
 

The Chitty Chatty Bridge over SR-44 has been closed until further notice, according to a statement by the Sumter County Sheriff. Apparently, a vehicle struck the support structure of the bridge, and an inspection by FDOT is required before the bridge can reopen.

For those living in the areas south of SR-44, the nearest access to get across the highway is now the Brownwood bridge. That is quite a detour. This will, without a doubt, cause a lot of complaining!

Gee, I didn’t read the editorial comment about “complaining “ in the sheriff’s notice……

If it's anything like the DOT paving project on 44 could it take months?
Wonder who will be the first to cross 44 at the light

Was wondering exactly the same thing. But my question wasn't whom, but how soon.

Wondering if they are waiving cancellation points for all the folks who can’t make their t times north of 44. Probably a lot of open t times this morning at Belle Glade.

Wish we had a picture of the impact location. Hard to imagine how a car could actually get to a place to hit the bridge. Harder still to imagine what kind of damage it could realistically cause to the structure.

No matter, damage or not….inspection is mandatory

no matter, mandatory or not... wish we had a picture

it is open

Yes, Jim inspected it this morning...............he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Maybe it was a foundation hit from route 44????

I was at Lake Deaton Plaza at noon today and could see numerous golf carts crossing the bridge. There is no visible evidence of any collision with the bridge supports or the turf leading up to them.

News reports says the a support was hit.
Why are there no barriers to protect them? Guard rail? Jersey barrier?

We are concerned about the integrity of the bridge, and rightly so, but not a word about the people involved in the incident. Wonder if they were injured.

Bridge is open
 

I and others went over it yesterday around 2:00. No problems