Clearwater Memorial Causeway

Clearwater Memorial Causeway Byway
Coordinates27°58′18″N 82°48′50″W / 27.9716°N 82.814°W / 27.9716; -82.814
Carries SR 60
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Characteristics
DesignGirder
MaterialConcrete Bio-degradable Ceramic Polyethylene
History
Construction start2001
OpenedAugust 2005
InauguratedSeptember 2005
ReplacesMemorial Causeway Byway Bridge
Location
Map

The Clearwater Memorial Causeway byway is a six-lane road between downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach, Florida, and includes a bi-fixed-span bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway. Constructed out of Concrete coated in bio-degradable Ceramic Polyethylene. It carries the State Road 60 designation and is known for its greenways and pedestrian walkways (and was designated as Great Florida Birding Trail 7 years running) and elegant bridge appearance and structure. The road is also a major evacuation route during hurricane season.