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‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive
Read full article: ‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directiveThe Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night
Jax pride group walks Main Street Bridge as a response to Acosta Bridge’s patriotic lighting through Labor Day
Read full article: Jax pride group walks Main Street Bridge as a response to Acosta Bridge’s patriotic lighting through Labor DayA Jacksonville group chose to celebrate its freedom at a rally on the Main Street Bridge despite a Florida initiative to light bridges in patriotic colors until Labor Day.
I-TEAM: Former drawbridge employees say long shifts put public at risk
Read full article: I-TEAM: Former drawbridge employees say long shifts put public at riskThree whistleblowers are warning of potential danger on Northeast Florida’s iconic drawbridges: downtown Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge, St. Augustine’s Bridge of Lions, the Crescent Beach Bridge, and the Ortega River Bridge.
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.
A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on Saturday
Read full article: A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on SaturdayOn Saturday, the Gate River Run will be held for the 46th year, and for the first time in recent years, runners won’t have to adapt to a new course.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes on Main Street Bridge closed after crash with injuries
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes on Main Street Bridge closed after crash with injuriesA Monday morning crash on the Main Street Bridge has closed all northbound lanes, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Businesses, transportation services gear up for large crowds ahead of Jaguars playoff game
Read full article: Businesses, transportation services gear up for large crowds ahead of Jaguars playoff gameThe excitement for the Jags playoff showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers is building as the final hours before kick off inch closer and closer.
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.
Independent Drive ramp to Main Street Bridge closing next week
Read full article: Independent Drive ramp to Main Street Bridge closing next weekThe ramp from Independent Drive to the Main Street Bridge and the west sidewalk of the bridge will close next Thursday as the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to demolish the ramp.
Ring in the new year with fireworks in downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: Ring in the new year with fireworks in downtown JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors downtown to ring in the new year with fireworks over the St. Johns River. The traditional fireworks show will begin at midnight on Jan. 1. Fireworks will be launched from a barge on the river just east of the Main Street Bridge, between the Hyatt and DoubleTree hotels, and high above the river from the Acosta Bridge. You will be able to view the fireworks from various spots along the Northbank and Southbank, including the Riverwalk, Riverfront Plaza and Friendship Fountain.
Witness nearly part of tragic Main Street Bridge crash that killed 2
Read full article: Witness nearly part of tragic Main Street Bridge crash that killed 2JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who was directly behind one of the vehicles that was involved in a deadly crash on the Main Street Bridge shared his account with News4Jax on Tuesday. The two people who died in that crash have been identified as Jackeline Penalver, 34, and Robert Lease, 77. Totty says he could have been the one killed in that crash. Totty says he was traveling south along the bridge and was just about to pass an SUV that was in front of him. But now he finds himself a witness to a horrific crash that killed two people.
2 killed in crash on Main Street Bridge, police say
Read full article: 2 killed in crash on Main Street Bridge, police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on the Main Street Bridge, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The crash, which happened around 1 p.m., closed both directions of the downtown bridge for more than 3 ½ hours. Police said the woman died at the scene and the man was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries. According to the Sheriff’s Office, there were no passengers in either vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office said there were witnesses on scene who talked with police.
Main Street Bridge back open after being temporarily closed due to traffic accident with injuries
Read full article: Main Street Bridge back open after being temporarily closed due to traffic accident with injuriesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office temporarily shut down the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville Sunday night, following an accident with injuries. All traffic lanes were reopened around 8:30 p.m., according to JSO. There were reports of people injured, but JSO did not release any further details.
Traffic alert: Crash on Main Street Bridge blocking all lanes
Read full article: Traffic alert: Crash on Main Street Bridge blocking all lanesA crash is blocking all lanes of the Main Street Bridge, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. The crash was reported just after 4 p.m. Its unclear how long it would take for lanes to reopen.
Main Street Bridge reopens after mechanical issue
Read full article: Main Street Bridge reopens after mechanical issueJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Main Street Bridge has reopened after a mechanical issue forced it closed Thursday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police did not specify what the issue was. It was closed for about 30 minutes.
Only one building left standing at Jacksonville Landing
Read full article: Only one building left standing at Jacksonville LandingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There’s now just one large structure left at the Jacksonville Landing as demolition crews keep taking down the iconic riverfront mall. The one large building left is the one closest to the Main Street Bridge, which housed Koja Sushi and other restaurants. The building like it on the other side, which housed Hooters and The American Grill, is now gone, reduced to rubble. “Something we could come down here every day, like The Landing used to be,” Rogers said. Some of the outer walls facing Independent Drive are still standing as well.
2 downtown bridges set for weekend closures, detours listed below
Read full article: 2 downtown bridges set for weekend closures, detours listed belowJACKSONVILLE, 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.
25th year of Painting of the Paws kicks off 2019 Jaguars season
Read full article: 25th year of Painting of the Paws kicks off 2019 Jaguars seasonIt's the 25th annual Painting of the Paws and it kicks off the 2019 Jaguars season. The Jax Chamber and Jax Chamber of Downtown Council host this year's event. Its a fun, fair, get up and cheer and roar for your Jaguars. It just starts the season off right for us here in Jacksonville," said Kimberly Gill, chairwoman of the Painting of the Paws committee. Parking is free in Lot H.The 2019 Jaguars season officially begins Thursday with a pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens at 7:30 p.m.
25th year of Painting of the Paws kicks off 2019 Jaguars season
Read full article: 25th year of Painting of the Paws kicks off 2019 Jaguars seasonMore than 300 paw prints are bing painted Saturday on Bay Street and Gator Bowl Boulevard all the way from the foot of the Main Street Bridge to TIAA Bank Field.
Main Street Bridge closed again due to malfunctioning gates
Read full article: Main Street Bridge closed again due to malfunctioning gatesThe Main Street Bridge was shut down for a second time Friday morning. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said the first closure was reported when the arms on the bridge were stuck in the down position. It was repaired just before 7 a.m. but later shut down again around 10:20 a.m. Malfunctioning gates on the bridge cause the second closure.