CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The bridge on Moody Avenue between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive in Clay County was deemed “unsafe” due to damage, and a 1.6-mile detour has been put in place.
A Clay County spokesperson said Saturday night that officials are working to investigate the cause of the damage.
“We are working to quickly address the damage to Moody Avenue that has caused this closure. We will make every effort to get these repairs done as quickly as possible. We will update our community throughout the process,” a spokesperson said.
Below is the traffic detour put in place:
- Northbound traffic: The detour will begin at Connie Circle. Drivers will make a right turn onto Dennis Drive, a left turn onto Moody Avenue, a right turn onto Londonderry Drive, a right turn onto Blanding Boulevard, a right turn onto Meadow Drive, and then a left turn onto Moody Avenue.
- Southbound traffic: The detour will begin at Meadow Drive. Drivers will make a right turn onto Meadow Drive, a left turn onto Blanding Boulevard, a left turn onto Londonderry Drive, and then a right turn onto Moody Avenue.
Karen Freund said she drove over the road just a few hours before it was closed off.
“I was coming home from church and I noticed the car in front of me take a big dip and then I went over it too and didn’t think nothing of it,” Freund said. “And then today, I found out the roads closed and because it had collapsed.”
She said it’s a lot worse than what it was.
Officials said they will provide more updates on the status of the bridge as soon as possible.