Florida Ocean Highway

The railroad ceased operations on the miami key west link in 1935 following extensive damage to the roadbed by severe winds and erosion and the economic decline caused.

Florida ocean highway. The road that follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 by henry flagler s florida east coast railroad stretches from miami to key west. Be prepared to see some iguanas along the road as well. Since its founding in 1941 ohpa has been intended to be the primary economic development and infrastructure financing tool for nassau county to the benefit of the citizens of nassau county and the state of florida. The ocean highway and port authority have made some mis steps the past few years in regard to their finances.

The overseas highway the southernmost leg of u s. With miles and miles of white sand beaches you will have plenty of space to spread out with buckets and blankets. Florida ocean highway palm beach contributor names williams gluyas 1888 1982 artist created published between 1910 and 1960 subject headings roads. October 1 september 30.

Highway 1 and sometimes called the highway that goes to sea is a modern wonder. The vastness of the ocean that this road bridge combo is breathtaking and it s wise to plan extra time for stopping at some of the more interesting keys such a key largo islamorada dolphin swimming and wahoo s marathon sunset grille. This is far from the lofty goals for which the ocean highway and port authority was originally conceived. The a1a coastal highway offers travelers the opportunity to dip their toes in the ocean off the florida coast.

The overseas highway is a 113 mile 181 9 km highway carrying u s. Route 1 us 1 through the florida keys to key west large parts of it were built on the former right of way of the overseas railroad the key west extension of the florida east coast railway completed in 1912 the overseas railroad was heavily damaged and partially destroyed in the 1935 labor day hurricane. The ocean highway and port authority was created in 1941 and authorized to carry out public purposes to benefit to the citizens of the county of nassau and the state of florida ch. The highway the southernmost leg of u s.

The simple fact is that the multi decade plan that was crafted and accepted even in opposition from other local lawmakers was not a good agreement for the authority.