STUART — Martin County officials announced today that Gov. Charlie Crist’s Office of Economic Recovery has approved funding for the Indian Street Bridge project.

Construction for the bridge – proposed to span over the St. Lucie River to connect Indian Street in Stuart and 36 Street in Palm City – is estimated to cost more $200 million, according to a news release from Martin County officials circulated today.

Martin officials have been able to reserve $80 million for the project so far, the release states.

Gov. Charlie Crist’s Office of Economic Recovery has recommended roughly $128 million for the project, according to Martin officials.

Legislators are expected to approve the project by April 15.

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