SW 66th Street Bridge Over I-75 Closed in Ocala
The detour, the dates and the I-75 project behind the closure, from FDOT.
The SW 66th Street overpass carries traffic across Interstate 75 in southwest Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Per FDOT's Marion County lane closure list, the bridge is closed for reconstruction, and drivers who want to cross I-75 are directed to the SW 43rd Street Road bridge.
Closure Status and Dates
What FDOT says
The lane closure list reads: "Motorists are advised that the Southwest 66th Street bridge over I-75 is closed until mid-June 2027 for reconstruction." The notice starts Monday, June 15, and ends "June, 2027", with no day given. As of Oct. 29, 2026, the list still shows the bridge closed.
Reopening date
No exact reopening day has been published. FDOT's project page for FPID 452074-2 repeats the same "mid-June 2027" wording. Check the FDOT lane closure list before planning a trip, since dates may change.
Detour: Use the SW 43rd Street Road Bridge
FDOT's notice says motorists who wish to cross I-75 will instead be directed to use the SW 43rd Street Road bridge. The routes below follow the wording on FDOT's project page and lane closure list.
Eastbound
Eastbound motorists may travel east on State Road 200 to SW 43rd Street Road, turn right, and proceed east across the SW 43rd Street Road bridge.
Westbound
Westbound motorists may travel north on SW 27th Avenue to Southwest 42nd Street and turn left, then travel west across the SW 43rd Street Road bridge and turn left on NW 40th Avenue or continue to State Road 200.
Those heading to the shopping and dining along SR 200 can see the Highway 200 guide.
Why the Bridge Is Being Rebuilt: The I-75 Project
The closure is part of FDOT's I-75 Improvements from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200 project (FPID 452074-2) in Marion and Sumter counties. FDOT's page lists a 23-mile project with a $257 million construction cost, Anderson Columbia Co. as contractor, and completion estimated for early 2029.
The Moving I-75 Forward project page says the project will add an auxiliary lane in both directions along I-75 within the project limits, and that the overpass bridges at C.R. 462, C.R. 475 and SW 66th Street will be replaced.
Related coverage: SW 66th Street bridge demolition report and FDOT Marion County road projects.
SW 66th Street Bridge Closure: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SW 66th Street bridge over I-75 in Ocala closed?
Yes. FDOT's Marion County lane closure list says the Southwest 66th Street bridge over I-75 is closed until mid-June 2027 for reconstruction. The closure notice starts Monday, June 15.
When will the SW 66th Street bridge reopen?
FDOT's lane closure list and its project page for I-75 Improvements from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200 (FPID 452074-2) both say the bridge is closed until mid-June 2027. The end date on the notice reads "June, 2027" with no day, so no exact reopening date has been published.
What is the detour for the SW 66th Street bridge closure?
FDOT directs drivers who want to cross I-75 to use the SW 43rd Street Road bridge. Eastbound motorists may travel east on State Road 200 to SW 43rd Street Road, turn right, and proceed east across the bridge. Westbound motorists may travel north on SW 27th Avenue to Southwest 42nd Street and turn left, then travel west across the SW 43rd Street Road bridge and turn left on NW 40th Avenue or continue to State Road 200.
Why is the SW 66th Street bridge being replaced?
The bridge is part of FDOT's I-75 Improvements from south of S.R. 44 to S.R. 200 project, which adds an auxiliary lane in both directions along I-75. The Moving I-75 Forward project page says the overpass bridges at C.R. 462, C.R. 475 and SW 66th Street will be replaced.
How big is the I-75 project and when will it finish?
FDOT's project page lists a 23-mile project with a $257 million construction cost and Anderson Columbia Co. as contractor, with completion estimated for early 2029.
Who do I contact with questions about the project?
FDOT's project page lists the Communications Team contact at (352) 620-3005. The Moving I-75 Forward page lists info@MovingI75Forward.com.
Sources
- FDOT District 5 Marion County lane closures (cflroads.com)
- FDOT project page, FPID 452074-2 (cflroads.com)
- Moving I-75 Forward: I-75 South Improvements Project
Sources checked Oct. 29, 2026. Last updated Oct. 29, 2026. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. See our editorial guidelines.
Cierre del puente de SW 66th Street sobre la I-75 en Ocala
El puente de SW 66th Street sobre la autopista I-75, en el suroeste de Ocala (Condado de Marion), está cerrado por reconstrucción desde el lunes 15 de junio y seguirá cerrado hasta mediados de junio de 2027, según el Departamento de Transporte de Florida (FDOT). El FDOT dirige a los conductores a cruzar la I-75 por el puente de SW 43rd Street Road. Quienes viajan hacia el este pueden tomar la State Road 200 hasta SW 43rd Street Road y girar a la derecha; quienes viajan hacia el oeste pueden tomar SW 27th Avenue hacia el norte hasta SW 42nd Street, girar a la izquierda y cruzar el puente de SW 43rd Street Road. La obra forma parte del proyecto de ampliación de la I-75 con carriles auxiliares.