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City denies permits to host Duval Day, cites overcrowding, illegal parking, lack of security
Read full article: City denies permits to host Duval Day, cites overcrowding, illegal parking, lack of securityDuval Day block party organizers said they’re hitting roadblocks trying to host it off Myrtle Avenue, where it all began.
Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over car
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over carA crash on Interstate 295 South near Atlantic Boulevard has blocked all lanes of the roadway, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation.
LIVE: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County; traffic snarled amid search
Read full article: LIVE: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County; traffic snarled amid searchA man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls traffic
Read full article: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls trafficA man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
National Parks Service wants to hear from you about project to replace Matanzas River seawall in St. Augustine
Read full article: National Parks Service wants to hear from you about project to replace Matanzas River seawall in St. AugustineThe seawalls at Castillo de San Marcos sit at the lowest elevation in the city’s seawall system, making one of the oldest landmarks in the country prone to flooding during storms.
Traffic Alert: Buckman Bridge lane, ramp closures planned for this weekend
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Buckman Bridge lane, ramp closures planned for this weekendThe Florida Department of Transportation announced there will be lane and ramp closures on the Buckman Bridge this weekend as part of a project to replace the finger joints on the bridge.
Jacksonville kicks off Pride 2025 with events at Acosta, Main Street bridges
Read full article: Jacksonville kicks off Pride 2025 with events at Acosta, Main Street bridgesJacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and allies will march across the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street Bridge on Sunday to kick off Pride Month.
Traffic Alert: Planned ramp, lane closures on Buckman Bridge to cause delays starting Friday night
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Planned ramp, lane closures on Buckman Bridge to cause delays starting Friday nightThe Florida Department of Transportation’s planned structural work on the Buckman Bridge will disrupt weekend traffic.
Teen drivers face higher crash risks during ’100 Deadly Days’ of summer
Read full article: Teen drivers face higher crash risks during ’100 Deadly Days’ of summerSummer is a time when teens are out of school and ready to hit the open road. However, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, AAA noticed that there is an increase in fatal crashes involving teenagers.
‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in Baymeadows
Read full article: ‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in BaymeadowsA devastated Baymeadows community called for city officials to prioritize building a crosswalk for Baymeadows Road after a father and son were fatally hit on Friday night.
FDOT pushes back interchange project on I-95 at 295 to spring 2026
Read full article: FDOT pushes back interchange project on I-95 at 295 to spring 2026The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the completion date for the long-awaited construction of the interchange at Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 has been pushed back to spring 2026.
A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?
Read full article: A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?A massive construction project is well underway for one of the busiest stretches of road in Northeast Florida: I-95 North coming into downtown Jacksonville.
#AskJAXTDY | Can FDOT make construction zone safer on I-95 near Emerson?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Can FDOT make construction zone safer on I-95 near Emerson?Jacksonville Today reader Karen F. says people in her office have been discussing the stretch of Interstate 95 in the construction zone. Several co-workers relate that they have had “dangerous close calls at a new ‘unmarked merge” while heading northbound after Emerson Street.
Fisherman happy that portions of Shands Bridge will be open for pedestrian use, fishing during and after construction
Read full article: Fisherman happy that portions of Shands Bridge will be open for pedestrian use, fishing during and after constructionAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, some parts of the Shands Bridge will be demolished, while others will remain accessible for pedestrian use and fishing.
#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?There’s the long-running redesign of Interstate 95/Interstate 295 on the Northside. There’s the addition of lanes on I-95 north of Emerson Street. Then there’s the widening of Interstate 10 on the Westside. That’s the one that irritates Jacksonville Today reader Christopher N.
I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through Tuesday
Read full article: I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through TuesdayNightly closures begin Sunday at 10 p.m. from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard and will reopen at 6 a.m. daily until Tuesday, March 11, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Detour scheduled for Sanctuary Parkway in Jacksonville Beach on Friday
Read full article: Detour scheduled for Sanctuary Parkway in Jacksonville Beach on FridayA detour of Sanctuary Parkway in Jacksonville Beach is scheduled Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Florida Department of Transportation.
Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Acosta Bridge to close for routine maintenance
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Acosta Bridge to close for routine maintenanceThe Florida Department of Transportation announced that the southbound lanes of the Acosta Bridge will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance.
Crash on Arlington Expressway closes all lanes near Mathews Bridge
Read full article: Crash on Arlington Expressway closes all lanes near Mathews BridgeA Sunday evening crash in Duval County has caused closures on the Arlington Expressway West just before the Mathews Bridge, according to Florida 511.
FDOT unveils plans for next phase of First Coast Expressway construction in St. Johns County
Read full article: FDOT unveils plans for next phase of First Coast Expressway construction in St. Johns CountyThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has shared details about the next phase of the First Coast Expressway, a significant infrastructure project that will expand connectivity in Northern St. Johns County.
Traffic relief in sight for Clay County commuters as First Coast Expressway project progresses
Read full article: Traffic relief in sight for Clay County commuters as First Coast Expressway project progressesClay County drivers are counting down the days until the area’s traffic-clogged roads are long gone, but the completion of two sections along the First Coast Expressway should provide some relief.
FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backups
Read full article: FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backupsThose interested in discussing a potential fix for the frequent backups in the area can attend an in-person meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday at FDOT’s Jacksonville Urban Office on Edison Avenue.
DeSantis awards $122M to Florida counties to improve rural infrastructure
Read full article: DeSantis awards $122M to Florida counties to improve rural infrastructureGovernor Ron DeSantis announced $122 million for Florida counties to improve rural transportation infrastructure at a press conference on Tuesday in Lake City.
New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville student
Read full article: New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville studentThe fall semester at the University of Florida officially started Thursday, and state transportation officials reminded students about the importance of pedestrian safety.
Gov. DeSantis announces more than $5.8 million for improvements at Space Coast Regional Airport
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces more than $5.8 million for improvements at Space Coast Regional AirportGov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning at the Warbird Museum in Titusville.
Bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 gets needed reinforcement
Read full article: Bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 gets needed reinforcementA lengthy reinforcement project to better protect a bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 is underway.
Slow down: Law enforcement across Florida and Georgia are cracking down on speeders
Read full article: Slow down: Law enforcement across Florida and Georgia are cracking down on speedersYou may want to think twice before speeding. Law enforcement across Florida, Georgia, and three other neighboring states - are cracking down on speeders – as a part of Operation Southern Slow Down.
Public meeting will detail plans to raise, rehab seawall at the Castillo de San Marcos
Read full article: Public meeting will detail plans to raise, rehab seawall at the Castillo de San MarcosThe National Park Service (NPS) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday to get input on plans to raise and rehab the seawalls at the Castillo de San Marcos.
Beach Boulevard drainage improvement project begins in June
Read full article: Beach Boulevard drainage improvement project begins in JuneConstruction to improve drainage on Beach Boulevard from Cedar Swamp Creek to Brougham Avenue begins in June, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
FDOT to open 2 new lanes on I-95 at I-295 North interchange, add safety improvements
Read full article: FDOT to open 2 new lanes on I-95 at I-295 North interchange, add safety improvementsThe Florida Department of Transportation said it will open two new lanes on Monday as part of the I-95/I-295 North interchange improvement project.
Florida has the 3rd most pedestrian deaths. How FDOT is working to decrease that number
Read full article: Florida has the 3rd most pedestrian deaths. How FDOT is working to decrease that numberFlorida remains in the top 10 states for pedestrian deaths, and the Florida Department of Transportation is making an effort to prevent more people from being fatally hit on the roadways.
FDOT announces upcoming construction projects that could impact commuters
Read full article: FDOT announces upcoming construction projects that could impact commutersThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has several upcoming construction projects that could impact drivers’ commutes starting at the end of March and the beginning of April.
FDOT announces closures, detours while crews work on I-10 widening project
Read full article: FDOT announces closures, detours while crews work on I-10 widening projectThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced it will close some exits and on-ramps near the end of March as part of its I-10 widening project.
I-TEAM: More I-10 drivers speak out about denied claims for construction project damage
Read full article: I-TEAM: More I-10 drivers speak out about denied claims for construction project damageMore drivers say their claims were denied for damage to their vehicles on a stretch of I-10, between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard.
2 lanes of Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for cable maintenance
Read full article: 2 lanes of Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for cable maintenanceThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced it will close two outside lanes of the Dames Point Bridge this weekend to perform routine maintenance of the cables.
2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstate
Read full article: 2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstateTwo people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate Friday afternoon, colliding with a vehicle and bringing traffic to a halt as a massive plume of black smoke rose into the air.
‘The road is coming apart’: Man tired of replacing windshields wants SR-200 near Old Nassauville Road in Yulee repaired
Read full article: ‘The road is coming apart’: Man tired of replacing windshields wants SR-200 near Old Nassauville Road in Yulee repairedThe owner of Mike’s Shuttle Service, a limousine company in Nassau County, is tired of constantly shelling out hundreds of dollars to repair cracked windshields he said became damaged from riding on State Road 200 between Old Nassauville Road and the Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge to Amelia Island.
‘They’re just passing the buck’: Drivers on I-10 are frustrated as F-DOT denies their damage claims
Read full article: ‘They’re just passing the buck’: Drivers on I-10 are frustrated as F-DOT denies their damage claimsThe Florida Department of Transportation denied claims from drivers after their cars were damaged while driving on a stretch of I-10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard.
Shands Bridge will close for 3 weekends starting Friday night due to grating replacement
Read full article: Shands Bridge will close for 3 weekends starting Friday night due to grating replacementThe Shands Bridge will be closed from Friday night until Monday morning for grating replacement, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
FDOT hears community concerns about $45M seawall replacement project in St. Augustine
Read full article: FDOT hears community concerns about $45M seawall replacement project in St. AugustineThe Florida Department of Transportation is looking to replace a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine to provide a safer option and more protection against storm season, where significant amounts of flooding impact the area.
Here’s FDOT’s construction plan for replacing a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine
Read full article: Here’s FDOT’s construction plan for replacing a decades-old seawall in St. AugustineThe Florida Department of Transportation is looking to replace a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine to provide a safer option and more protection against storm season, where significant amounts of flooding impact the area.
Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morning
Read full article: Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morningAs part of a rehabilitation project on the Mathews Bridge, an eastbound directional closure of the bridge is planned this weekend, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morning
Read full article: Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morningAs part of a rehabilitation project on the Mathews Bridge, an eastbound directional closure of the bridge is planned this weekend, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Major renovations to Main Street Bridge could bring months-long closure. FDOT says it’s planning ahead.
Read full article: Major renovations to Main Street Bridge could bring months-long closure. FDOT says it’s planning ahead.Department of Transportation officials said they are planning on making major renovations to the Main Street Bridge, which would keep the bridge closed for months.
Traffic Alert: Detours scheduled for next week on I-10 due to widening project
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Detours scheduled for next week on I-10 due to widening projectDrivers passing through Interstate 10, from Interstate 295 to 95, can expect some detours starting Sunday as part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s widening project.
FDOT proposes $8.2M intersection improvement plan to address St. Augustine congestion near Bridge of Lions
Read full article: FDOT proposes $8.2M intersection improvement plan to address St. Augustine congestion near Bridge of LionsThe Florida Department of Transportation met with St. Augustine residents to give them the chance to learn more about an $8.2 million proposal to improve a busy section of a downtown roadway.
Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge closed all weekend due to rehabilitation project
Read full article: Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge closed all weekend due to rehabilitation projectThe eastbound travel lanes of Mathews Bridge will be closed all weekend due to an ongoing rehabilitation project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road project
Read full article: Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road projectA maritime vessel believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine.
Section of 19th-century boat uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road project
Read full article: Section of 19th-century boat uncovered by construction crews during downtown St. Augustine road projectA maritime vessel believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine.
Slowdowns expected as crews begin clean-up operations to remove yellow line that spans 20 miles on I-95
Read full article: Slowdowns expected as crews begin clean-up operations to remove yellow line that spans 20 miles on I-95Crews with the Florida Department of Transportation are set to begin the clean-up efforts for the mysterious yellow line that spans 20 miles on I-95.
When to stop for a school bus & how to keep children safe on roads as they head back to school
Read full article: When to stop for a school bus & how to keep children safe on roads as they head back to schoolAs students in 11 local counties head back to school on Thursday, police and road crews want drivers to remember the rules of sharing the road with buses, and the Florida Department of Transportation is reminding parents of simple ways to keep students safe at the bus stop.
FDOT to hold meeting to discuss St. Augustine drainage system project
Read full article: FDOT to hold meeting to discuss St. Augustine drainage system projectThe Florida Department of Transportation will host an open house to discuss a $4.2 million project to improve drainage in downtown St Augustine.
FHP: 61-year-old man dead after pickup truck hit by Road Ranger goes over side of Buckman Bridge
Read full article: FHP: 61-year-old man dead after pickup truck hit by Road Ranger goes over side of Buckman BridgeA 61-year-old Jacksonville man is dead after his pickup truck was hit by a Road Ranger early Tuesday morning and then went off the Buckman Bridge, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
North, southbound lanes on Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for inspection
Read full article: North, southbound lanes on Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for inspectionThe north and southbound lanes of Interstate 295 over the Dames Point Bridge will be closing this weekend for the Florida Department of Transportation’s routine bridge inspection.
Jacksonville City Council moves forward with power line raising project
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council moves forward with power line raising projectThe city of Jacksonville’s $27 million commitment to raising power lines over the St. Johns River at JaxPort is moving quickly through the city council legislative process.
All lanes of Buckman Bridge reopen following traffic homicide investigation
Read full article: All lanes of Buckman Bridge reopen following traffic homicide investigationThe Florida Highway Patrol closed all southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge on Interstate 295 starting at 1 p.m. on Monday. All lanes reopened around 3:30 p.m., FHP said.
Eastbound I-10 ramp to southbound I-95 reopn to traffic after truck flips, spills fuel
Read full article: Eastbound I-10 ramp to southbound I-95 reopn to traffic after truck flips, spills fuelThe eastbound Interstate 10 ramp to southbound Interstate 95 was blocked Wednesday after a truck flipped and spilled fuel, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Crash Responder Safety Week recognizes Road Rangers while bringing awareness to safety risks
Read full article: Crash Responder Safety Week recognizes Road Rangers while bringing awareness to safety risksFrom EMTs to Road Rangers, first responders help keep traffic moving and try their best to keep people out of harm’s way, sometimes getting hurt themselves.
Main Street Bridge to be closed nightly next week
Read full article: Main Street Bridge to be closed nightly next weekWith one eye on the approach of a tropical system, the Florida Department of Transportation plans to close the Main Street Bridge nightly for work from Monday, Sept. 26, through Friday, Sept. 30.
2 children, 3 adults seriously hurt in crash on I-295 at Duval Road, officials say
Read full article: 2 children, 3 adults seriously hurt in crash on I-295 at Duval Road, officials sayTwo children and three adults were transported with serious injuries after a crash Saturday morning on the city’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree near Merrill Road & I-295, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree near Merrill Road & I-295, FHP saysA motorcyclist died Wednesday after colliding with a tree in the area of the ramp from Merrill Road to northbound Interstate 295, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Multiple injuries reported in crash on I-295 near Old St. Augustine Road, JFRD says
Read full article: Multiple injuries reported in crash on I-295 near Old St. Augustine Road, JFRD saysMultiple injuries were reported after a crash Saturday night on northbound Interstate 295 near Old St. Augustine Road, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Acosta Bridge displays rainbow colors recognizing Pride Month
Read full article: Acosta Bridge displays rainbow colors recognizing Pride MonthAfter facing scrutiny for turning off the rainbow lights during Pride Month last year, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority lit up the bridge on Monday night.
Jacksonville Beach police cruiser collides with car on I-95, strikes light pole: FHP
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach police cruiser collides with car on I-95, strikes light pole: FHPAn officer with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department was not injured in a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 in Jacksonville near the St. Johns County border, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FDOT to hand out $25 fines for unauthorized drivers using I-295 toll lanes during peak hours
Read full article: FDOT to hand out $25 fines for unauthorized drivers using I-295 toll lanes during peak hoursThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) completed the calibration of tolling facilities along the I-295 East Beltway Managed Lanes, and starting Monday, will start charging motorists a $0.50 for use of the lanes during peak hours.