Appendix_6_FDOT_Environmental_Certification_Memo_02-5-2026.pdf

This is an Environmental Certification Memo prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Ridgemoor Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project administered by Pinellas County. The project involves the replacement of a 120-foot flat slab bridge over Brooker Creek with a 135-foot structure, along with associated roadway and drainage improvements. This is a federally funded Local Agency Program (LAP) project. The memo documents FDOT's environmental review and certification findings required for the bridge replacement, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations prior to project implementation. The certification memo establishes the environmental baseline and confirms that necessary environmental assessments and mitigation measures have been addressed for the proposed bridge structure and related improvements.

The environmental certification provided by FDOT serves as a critical prerequisite for project advancement and federal funding release. The memo documents findings related to environmental impacts, permitting requirements, and any identified mitigation measures necessary for the bridge replacement and roadway improvements. As a federally funded LAP project, the work must comply with federal environmental standards and state of Florida requirements. The certification confirms that the project has completed the required environmental review process and clearance necessary to proceed with construction procurement and implementation phases.