The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is beginning design on a project to improve the State Road (S.R.) 401 bridges in Brevard County. Design is following a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study, which analyzed alternatives for improving the bridges to address access, future mobility, and safety needs. S.R. 401 provides a vital connection to the Port Canaveral's operations including major cruise terminals, cargo terminals. The S.R. 401 bridges serve as the primary access to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Naval Ordinance Test Unit, facilities for the U.S. Coast Guard, and access to Space Florida operations.

The PD&E Study is expected to finish later this year.