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Palm Bay, FL -- The Malabar Road Bridge goes back under construction starting Monday, March 16. Brevard County Public Works has contracted RUSH Construction, Inc. to complete repairs on the bridge, which was previously damaged by a vehicle. Drivers should expect intermittent single-lane closures in both directions between Bending Branch Lane and Bavarian Avenue.
One travel lane will remain open at all times. Traffic control devices and advance warning signs will be posted through the work zone.
What Happened to the Bridge
The bridge was struck by a vehicle. A first round of repairs was completed after the accident. According to the county, that preliminary work addressed the immediate damage, but more is needed to ensure long-term durability. This current project is the follow-up phase.
Brevard County Public Works is managing the project. RUSH Construction and its subcontractors are doing the work.
What Drivers Should Expect
Closures are intermittent, not continuous. The contractor will use a phased approach, meaning the work zone shifts as different sections are addressed. The county has not specified a completion date. Schedules are subject to change based on weather and conditions in the field.
The short version: plan for delays if you use this stretch of Malabar Road. Leave extra time, especially during peak commute hours.
Here is what is confirmed:
Start date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Location: Malabar Road Bridge between Bending Branch Lane and Bavarian Avenue
Traffic impact: Intermittent single-lane closures, one lane open at all times
Contractor: RUSH Construction, Inc.
Timeline: Phased; no end date announced
Responsible agency: Brevard County Public Works Department
Alternate Routes
The press release does not identify alternate routes. Drivers familiar with the area can use Emerson Drive or other parallel east-west connectors depending on their origin and destination. Plan accordingly.
Questions or Concerns
Brevard County Public Works is the point of contact for this project.
Phone: 321-637-5437 Email: craig.kupec@brevardfl.gov
Sources
Brevard County Public Works Department press release, March 12, 2026. Contact: Rachel Horst, Public Information Officer.
