Monroe County roads department, public works and facilities supplement checkpoint to keep it going

Monroe County’s Sean Bailey and Maikel Cabrera inform travelers of protective measures in the Florida Keys at the U.S. 1 checkpoint. MONROE COUNTY/Contributed

Monroe County Roads Department, Public Works and Facilities Maintenance have been supplementing Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at the two checkpoints on U.S. 1 and State Road 905 since March 29. The County staff has dealt with the heat and rain alongside the sheriff’s department and other municipal partners who are reinforcing that the Florida Keys remain closed to visitors throughout at least May due to the threat of COVID-19.

Many of the County staff are also helping during the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly shifts and doing other support duties like operating and maintaining the generators that run the lights nightly, bring ice, drinks and meals, removing garbage, and other logistical needs.  

The County and the community thank these employees for their dedicated commitment to helping keep the residents of Monroe County safe.

Ted Emmons and Troy Oliver supplement staffing at the checkpoint at State Road 905 coming into the Florida Keys. MONROE COUNTY/Contributed