Building materials company Cemex has announced its involvement in the construction of Florida's largest bridge by surface area, the $865 million Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa.

Cemex has supplied around 141,000 cubic yards of concrete and nearly 104,000 tonnes of aggregates, ensuring the bridge’s long-term durability and sustainability.

The project, which aims to improve hurricane evacuation readiness, is a crucial part of strengthening the region’s infrastructure resilience and safety. Scheduled to open by early 2025, the bridge will connect Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Stretching nearly three miles over Old Tampa Bay, the new bridge is designed to enhance regional connectivity, featuring a bicycle and pedestrian trail, express lanes, and provisions for future light rail integration.

“We are proud to work on the Florida Department of Transportation's critical infrastructure initiatives, which play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in the state,” said Jeff Bobolts, Cemex US East Region president.

“Our involvement emphasises our dedication to supporting projects that have a meaningful impact on public safety and resilience, delivering top-notch building materials and meeting the needs of our customers.”

Cemex views its role in the Howard Frankland Bridge project as key to meeting the high demands for infrastructure materials.

Earlier this year, Cemex also supplied over 56,000 cubic yards of sustainable materials for the Mission Rock development in San Francisco, California. In May, the company teamed up with the Bezos Earth Fund and Mission Possible Partnership to explore decarbonisation strategies at its Balcones cement plant in Texas.