Florida Ocean Highway

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.

Florida ocean highway. Highway 1 and sometimes called the highway that goes to sea is a modern wonder. Acts 1941 fiscal year runs from. Be prepared to see some iguanas along the road as well. With miles and miles of white sand beaches you will have plenty of space to spread out with buckets and blankets.

October 1 september 30. 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. 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 have made some mis steps the past few years in regard to their finances. 1 follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 when henry flagler extended his florida east coast railroad from miami to key west. Florida ocean highway palm beach contributor names williams gluyas 1888 1982 artist created published between 1910 and 1960 subject headings roads. 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. Ocean highway was a designation established early in the 20th century for a combination of roadways and water crossings for motor vehicles which would generally traverse as close as possible to the atlantic ocean along the east coast of the united states from jacksonville florida to north brunswick new jersey the ocean highway concept predated the creation of the interstate highway system. 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. The overseas highway the southernmost leg of u s.

The a1a coastal highway offers travelers the opportunity to dip their toes in the ocean off the florida coast.