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Jacksonville motorcyclist, 18, dies after crashing into SUV on Mathews Bridge, FHP says

Read full article: Jacksonville motorcyclist, 18, dies after crashing into SUV on Mathews Bridge, FHP says

An 18-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after crashing into an SUV on Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Crash on Arlington Expressway closes all lanes near Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Crash on Arlington Expressway closes all lanes near Mathews Bridge

A Sunday evening crash in Duval County has caused closures on the Arlington Expressway West just before the Mathews Bridge, according to Florida 511.

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Jacksonville woman dies following crash on Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Jacksonville woman dies following crash on Mathews Bridge

A 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville died on Sunday morning following a crash on the Arlington Expressway and Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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JSO looking for 2 suspects involved in a shooting on Arlington Road North

Read full article: JSO looking for 2 suspects involved in a shooting on Arlington Road North

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects involved in a shooting on Arlington Road North on Sunday morning.

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A study ranks Florida high in drunk driving fatalities, MADD pushes for awareness

Read full article: A study ranks Florida high in drunk driving fatalities, MADD pushes for awareness

Drunk driving continues to be a deadly issue nationwide with Northeast Florida being no exception. A recent study ranked Florida second in the country for alcohol-impaired driving deaths, just behind Texas.

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VIDEO: Man accused of drunk driving slams into JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, causes chain-reaction crash

Read full article: VIDEO: Man accused of drunk driving slams into JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, causes chain-reaction crash

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to drivers on New Year’s Eve who choose to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking.

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Man facing multiple DUI charges after slamming truck into stopped JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, injuring 2

Read full article: Man facing multiple DUI charges after slamming truck into stopped JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, injuring 2

A 30-year-old man is facing multiple counts of driving under the influence after police said he slammed his Ford Ranger into the back of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser that was stopped to help another driver on the Mathews Bridge.

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Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crash

Read full article: Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crash

The mother of a woman who was found dead in the St. Johns River a week after she was involved in a crash on the Mathews Bridge wants to know what happened to her daughter.

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Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSO

Read full article: Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSO

The body of a 27-year-old woman who was reported missing on Dec. 8 after a crash on the Mathews Bridge was recovered from St. Johns River a week later, leading the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into her death.

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Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

Read full article: Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

All westbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge are shut down because of a crash involving injuries.

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Ship striking Baltimore bridge evokes Mathews Bridge ship crash in Jacksonville, Sunshine Skyway collapse in Tampa Bay

Read full article: Ship striking Baltimore bridge evokes Mathews Bridge ship crash in Jacksonville, Sunshine Skyway collapse in Tampa Bay

After a container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse, some immediately recalled a 2013 incident in Jacksonville when a Navy cargo ship struck the Mathews Bridge. The outcome was much different.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Car fire closes all lanes on Mathews Bridge Friday night

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Car fire closes all lanes on Mathews Bridge Friday night

The north and southbound lanes on the Mathews Bridge are closed Friday night due to a car fire, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said around 7:45 p.m.

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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 morning

As 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.

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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 morning

As 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.

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Family stunned after object came through windshield crossing Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Family stunned after object came through windshield crossing Mathews Bridge

A family is stunned after they say an object came crashing through their car windshield as they were crossing the Mathews Bridge Saturday night.

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Traffic Alert: Westbound Mathews Bridge closed due to accident

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Westbound Mathews Bridge closed due to accident

All westbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge are closed after an accident on Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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All westbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge closed due to accident

Read full article: All westbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge closed due to accident

Westbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge are closed due to a traffic accident.

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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 project

The eastbound travel lanes of Mathews Bridge will be closed all weekend due to an ongoing rehabilitation project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Nearly 100-year-old plant where Ford Model T’s were assembled demolished; shipyard company will take its place

Read full article: Nearly 100-year-old plant where Ford Model T’s were assembled demolished; shipyard company will take its place

Some more of Jacksonville’s history is now gone. The nearly 100-year-old Ford Motor plant site has been demolished.

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NFPA says cars account for 1 in 8 reported fires. JFRD explains ways to reduce the risk

Read full article: NFPA says cars account for 1 in 8 reported fires. JFRD explains ways to reduce the risk

A car went up in flames on the Mathews Bridge Sunday afternoon causing the bridge to close while first responders worked to put out the fire. It’s a situation that a Jacksonville Fire and Recuse Department spokesperson said is happening more frequently.

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Car catches fire on Mathews Bridge, temporarily closes all lanes

Read full article: Car catches fire on Mathews Bridge, temporarily closes all lanes

The driver of a car that caught fire on the Mathews Bridge on Sunday afternoon is expected to recover, officials said.

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Mathews Bridge eastbound lanes shutdown due to crash with injuries

Read full article: Mathews Bridge eastbound lanes shutdown due to crash with injuries

All eastbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge are shutdown due to a crash with injuries, according to JSO.

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Woman hit by SUV while changing tire on Mathews Bridge receiving intensive care

Read full article: Woman hit by SUV while changing tire on Mathews Bridge receiving intensive care

The family of a Jacksonville woman said Thursday that their loved one is receiving intensive care after she was hit by an SUV while trying to fix a flat tire on the side of the Mathews Bridge.

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Traffic Alert: Westbound lanes on Mathews Bridge to close this weekend

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Westbound lanes on Mathews Bridge to close this weekend

Drivers are going to need to seek alternative routes before crossing the Mathews Bridge this weekend.

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A look back: The toll Jacksonville’s toll system had on the city’s history

Read full article: A look back: The toll Jacksonville’s toll system had on the city’s history

If you live in Jacksonville long enough, you’re sure to complain about the traffic. It’s basically a River City right of passage. But those who lived and drove in the area from the 1950s to the 1980s remember a different source of traffic complaints: Tolls.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

Read full article: TRAFFIC UPDATE: Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

The Mathews Bridge has reopened in all directions after a crash, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Crash shut down Mathews Bridge westbound during game day traffic

Read full article: Crash shut down Mathews Bridge westbound during game day traffic

All westbound lanes were momentarily blocked on the Mathew’s Bridge while the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office worked to clear a crash involving injuries on Sunday afternoon.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge closed in both directions until further notice

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge closed in both directions until further notice

Police activity on the Mathews Bridge has closed all lanes in both directions, causing major delays. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes across the St. Johns River.

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A look at the overall condition of each of Jacksonville’s 7 major bridges

Read full article: A look at the overall condition of each of Jacksonville’s 7 major bridges

The News4Jax I-TEAM reviewed data from the Florida Department of Transportation and the federal government’s National Bridge Inventory database on Jacksonville’s seven key bridges.

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Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

Read full article: Mathews Bridge reopens after crash

The Mathews Bridge was shut down for more than an hour Sunday due to a crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Traffic Alert: Major backups on Mathews Bridge after crash

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Major backups on Mathews Bridge after crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heavy delays were reported on Monday morning after a crash on the Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville. It could take you longer to get to work as a result. The left lane ends near the middle of the bridge due to a vehicle accident. Avoid the Matthews Bridge and take the Hart Bridge if possible. We are working to learn more information.

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Woman crossing Mathews Bridge shot in face with BB

Read full article: Woman crossing Mathews Bridge shot in face with BB

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman said she will no longer take the Mathews Bridge home from work after she was shot in the face with a BB gun as she crossed the St. Johns River on Thursday night. The woman said she was driving on the Arlington Expressway about 10:30 p.m. just east of the bridge when the BB struck her. "I thought maybe it was a rock or bullet," said the woman, who only wants to be identified as Beth. After going to the hospital, x-rays showed the BB is lodged in her jaw and will stay until it comes out naturally. Beth said police told her it may be a group of teens that live in the area that fired the BB.

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Woman crossing Mathews Bridge shot in face with BB

Read full article: Woman crossing Mathews Bridge shot in face with BB

A woman said she will no longer take the Mathews Bridge home from work after she was shot in the face with a BB gun as she crossed the St. Johns River on Thursday night. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopen after crash

Read full article: All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopen after crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge have reopened after being closed fore hours due to a serious crash. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopened

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopened

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge have reopened after being closed fore hours due to a serious crash. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Eastbound Mathews Bridge reopens after crash with injuries

Read full article: Eastbound Mathews Bridge reopens after crash with injuries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a reported crash with injuries on the Mathews Bridge early Sunday morning. Police blocked off all eastbound lanes of the Arlington Expressway over the bridge to investigate, and reopened the bridge just after 3 a.m.No word yet on the status of the people involved. We will update this story as more details become available. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Mathews Bridge reopens after suspicious item found

Read full article: TRAFFIC UPDATE: Mathews Bridge reopens after suspicious item found

The Mathews Bridge reopened Tuesday afternoon just before 3 p.m. after it had been closed down in both directions while police investigated a suspicious item. The package was found to be "nothing of concern," Jacksonville police said. Traffic into and out of Downtown was briefly rerouted over the Hart Bridge. "Thank you for your patience as we make safety a priority for everyone," the Sheriff's Office posted in a Tweet. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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2 downtown bridges set for weekend closures, detours listed below

Read full article: 2 downtown bridges set for weekend closures, detours listed below

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If youre heading downtown this weekend, be advised that two of the bridges over the St. Johns River will be impacted by closures. The Main Street Bridge will be closed for inspections by the Florida Department of Transportation from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You should see the signs at the base of the bridges during the closures. Live, interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Multiple bridge closures

Read full article: Multiple bridge closures

A number of major closures are taking place. News4JAX reporter Zac Lashway has an update on the Mathews Bridge and the Main Street Bridge. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge crash westbound causing traffic jam

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge crash westbound causing traffic jam

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash with injuries on Mathews Bridge causing major backups westbound. You can use the Hart Bridge as a detour. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Woman calls 911 after 'smelling 300-year-old Bible', closes Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Woman calls 911 after 'smelling 300-year-old Bible', closes Mathews Bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mathews Bridge reopened Friday afternoon in both directions after a woman had a "medical episode" that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Inside the package was a 300-year-old Bible that she had purchased over the internet. Officials said that as she was traveling across the Mathews Bridge, she stated she smelled something coming from the package and then she "felt nauseous." Police said all agencies cleared the package as safe and it's unclear whether the woman's medical condition was related to the package. The Mathews Bridge was closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution, police said.

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Hazmat team, bomb squad called when driver thought package made her sick

Read full article: Hazmat team, bomb squad called when driver thought package made her sick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mathews Bridge reopened Friday afternoon in both directions after a woman had a medical episode that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The incident started at 1 p.m. when the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a distressed driver. According to police, the woman said she thought her condition might have been related to a package ordered online that she had recently opened, so firefighters backed off and JFRD's hazardous materials team, JSO's bomb squad and detectives arrived to check out the vehicle and the package. Police said all agencies cleared the package as safe and it's unclear whether the woman's medical condition was related to the package. The Mathews Bridge was closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution, police said.

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Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A car flipped on Mathews Bridge. All eastbound lanes that were closed have reopened, according to police. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge

Read full article: Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman who was rescued Friday afternoon from an overturned SUV on the Mathews Bridge had a medical episode that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The incident started at 1 p.m. with a Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department response to the crash in the eastbound lanes of the bridge. All agencies cleared the package as safe, and rescue personnel returned to treat the driver, whose condition was not reported. Police said the eastbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge were closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge lane reopens after crash

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge lane reopens after crash

A crash temporarily shut down the inside lane of the Mathews Bridge during rush hour Friday morning. Live, interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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All lanes reopened on Mathews Bridge after closure

Read full article: All lanes reopened on Mathews Bridge after closure

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All lanes have been reopened on the Mathews Bridge Sunday morning after being shut down for more than two hours due to an accident with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates.

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