News New bridge should open in 2023 By Eli Witek - September 9, 2021 2954 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp BEACON PHOTO/ELI WITEK SUPPORT — An installation of pilings to support a new, higher bridge over the St. Johns River at State Road 44 is underway on the south side of the current span. By the end of 2023, motorists heading west from DeLand on State Road 44 will have a new way to cross Subscribe or Login Never hit a paywall again! For as little as $1.99 a month, you can support your community and have 24/7 access to all the local news when you need it: (click here) Already a subscriber? Login LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.