Brightline Railroad Construction

High-speed Tests

Brightline began testing trains at maximum speeds of 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties the week of October 17, 2022. Residents should continue to be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings.  To sign up for Brightline text alerts on high-speed testing schedules in our area: Text “RR110” to 888-304-0037.

Construction

Brightline continues active construction of a new rail line from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach to Orlando, crews continue to upgrade crossings, resulting in temporary street closures. Motorists and watercraft should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits and other signage. 

Brightline's lane closures, work zone, railroad crossing and bridge work information is currently available for areas from Orlando to West Palm Beach.

ST. LUCIE RIVER BRIDGE SCHEDULE APP & WEBSITE

Brightline and the Florida East Coast Railway announced the launch of the St. Lucie Bridge Schedule App and Website for mariners. The tech platforms communicate real-time schedule information providing the community with predictability and reliability of bridge openings. To download the bridge app, search for “Bridge Schedule” in the Apple and Android app stores or visit http://www.bridgeschedule.com/. The app and website went live in coordination with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) temporary deviation on August 15.

In addition to the bridge app and website, Brightline installed variable message signs on each side of the bridge, which are interconnected to the railroad signal system. The signs display a countdown to each bridge closure and opening. Brightline also recently constructed a bridge monitor house, and a bridge monitor is located on site between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. every day. The bridge monitor is the main point of contact for daily waterway usage and can be reached via VHF Channel 9 or by phone at 772-403-1005. More information can be found online at gobrightline.com/railroad-construction.