FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backups
Those 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 FDOTโs Jacksonville Urban Office on Edison Avenue.
City of St. Augustine asking for public input to address flooding concerns
The city of St. Augustine is looking for public input for its citywide vulnerability assessment. This assessment helps the area measure potential impacts from flooding and sea level rise as well as find out who and what might be affected.
DeSantis awards $122M to Florida counties to improve rural infrastructure
Governor Ron DeSantis announced $122 million for Florida counties to improve rural transportation infrastructure at a press conference on Tuesday in Lake City.
Bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 gets needed reinforcement
A lengthy reinforcement project to better protect a bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 is underway.
Beach Boulevard drainage improvement project begins in June
Construction 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
The 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.
Resurfacing project on troubled stretch of I-10 to begin in late April, FDOT says
Crews will begin resurfacing I-10 from Chaffee Road to I-295 in late April as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is prioritizing the corridor to improve conditions, the agency announced on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis: Floridaโs Interstate 4 upgrades are โfully funded and ahead of schedule by decadesโ
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced expedited construction timelines for several โMoving Florida Forwardโ infrastructure projects, including the widening of I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties and the Poinciana Parkway Connector Project in Osceola County.
FDOT announces upcoming construction projects that could impact commuters
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has several upcoming construction projects that could impact driversโ commutes starting at the end of March and the beginning of April.
FDOT announces closures, detours while crews work on I-10 widening project
The 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.
2 lanes of Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for cable maintenance
The 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.
Amid nationwide construction worker shortage, high school students get first-hand experience at Jacksonville event
Local high school juniors and seniors had the opportunity to get first-hand construction experience thanks to an event meant to help them find their passion.
Drivers whose cars were damaged on I-10 say theyโre getting the runaround when filing claims
Drivers whose cars were damaged on a stretch of Interstate 10 said theyโre getting the runaround from companies they file claims with.
FDOT evaluates alternatives to alleviate traffic congestion on Race Track Road, Philips Highway intersection
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is working on a project study to evaluate alternatives that would alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection of Race Track Road and US 1, also known as Philips Highway.
โThe road is coming apartโ: Man tired of replacing windshields wants SR-200 near Old Nassauville Road in Yulee repaired
The owner of Mikeโs 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.
Stretch of I-10 causing issues for drivers was last resurfaced 10 years ago; FDOT says itโs now sweeping road daily
A stretch of Interstate 10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard has been a concern for hundreds of drivers who reached out to News4JAX to say their cars were damaged from loose asphalt on the road.
Shands Bridge will close for 3 weekends starting Friday night due to grating replacement
The 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
The 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.
Hereโs FDOTโs construction plan for replacing a decades-old seawall in St. Augustine
The 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.
Traffic Alert: Detours scheduled for next week on I-10 due to widening project
Drivers passing through Interstate 10, from Interstate 295 to 95, can expect some detours starting Sunday as part of the Florida Department of Transportationโs widening project.
FDOT proposes $8.2M intersection improvement plan to address St. Augustine congestion near Bridge of Lions
The 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.
Slowdowns expected as crews begin clean-up operations to remove yellow line that spans 20 miles on I-95
Crews 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.
Duval Countyโs most-traveled, โstructurally deficientโ bridges slated for 2023 repairs
Projects are underway to repair several northeast Florida bridges on which tens of thousands of drivers travel each day โ that are considered โstructurally deficient.โ
๐ Insider Bonus: Searchable list of all Northeast Florida bridges rated โpoorโ by NTSB
As the National Transportation Safety Board works to uncover why a snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, collapsed, the News4JAX I-TEAM is checking on local bridges.
I-TEAM: More than 50 bridges in Northeast Florida classified in poor condition
As the National Transportation Safety Board works to uncover why a snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, collapsed, the News4JAX I-TEAM is checking on local bridges.
With New Yearโs Eve on horizon, law enforcement cracking down on roadway safety
Itโs the last week of 2021, and the Florida Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation are doing all they can to ensure drivers are careful on the roadways as they travel to their holiday destinations.
St. Augustine man killed in wrong-way crash on I-295 at Baymeadows
Florida Highway Patrol and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were called to a two-vehicle accident on I-295 southbound at Baymeadows Rd that caused all lanes to be closed.
FDOT offers glimpse of what goes into inspecting the Hart Bridge
As the Florida Department of Transportation continues its inspection of Jacksonvilleโs iconic Hart Bridge, News4Jax got a chance to shadow the people responsible for making sure the bridge is safe.
FDOT took 5 phone calls before crackdown on Pride Month lights
A parade of colors could once again be seen shining along the surface of the St. Johns River on Wednesday night, a reflection of a rainbow light display along Jacksonvilleโs Acosta Bridge.
Bumpy road ahead for Florida transportation projects
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ The Florida Department of Transportation is expecting major budget losses in the coming years as a result of the pandemic. When asked what areas might be facing cuts to make up for pandemic revenue losses, Senate Budget Chair Kelli Stargel was blunt. That includes the rise of electric vehicles, which will mean less revenue from taxes on gasoline, the primary source of revenue for the Department of Transportation. So whether cuts are made to transportation or another sector, tough decisions lie ahead. The Department of Transportation said despite the loss of revenue, it will prioritize safety and preservation related projects.
New bypass saves drivers from notorious delays caused by two train track crossings in Baldwin
BALDWIN, Fla. โ A road project nearly four years in the making is ready for drivers to take advantage. Drivers traveling through the town of Baldwin can say goodbye to delays often caused by two notorious train track crossings due to a new bypass. โWe just worked with the town of Baldwin and local officials to build this new 4-mile highway that takes you over those crossings. This bypass includes an overpass over two CSX railroad crossings and another one over the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. With the new bypass in place, FDOT reminds drivers to not drive distracted through this area.
12 million dollar diverging diamond project to be finished in Spring 2022
The Florida Highway Department of Transportation said contractors are on schedule to complete the Northeast Florida-regions first diverging diamond interchange in Spring 2022. Diverging diamond roads have been used in France since the 1970s, but the use of the pattern exploded in recent decades. The diverging diamond interchange was listed by Popular Science magazine as one of the best innovations in 2009 in the engineering category. The intersection at J. Turner Butler Boulevard and San Pablo Road sees 150,000 vehicles travel through it every day, according to FDOT estimates. In another district, FDOT is also constructing diverging diamond interchanges at Interstate 95 and State Road A1A (State Road 200) in Nassau County, First Coast Expressway and Henley Road in Clay County, and First Coast Expressway, and State Road 16 in Clay County.
Vehicle fire shuts down all lanes of I-295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard
Published: May 26, 2020, 6:09 am Updated: May 26, 2020, 8:04 am(Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A vehicle fire and crash halted traffic on I-295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard Tuesday morning, according to FDOT. At last check at 8 a.m, emergency vehicles are still blocking on lane of travel on the northbound side. The crash occurred before 5 a.m. Its not clear how many vehicles are involved. (WJXT 2020)Expect delays as traffic recovers in the area.
DeSantis: FDOT finishes I-4 ramps 3 months early
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Five new flyover ramps along a busy stretch of the Interstate 4 corridor in Central Florida are opening three months ahead of schedule, Gov. RELATED: FDOT speeds up roadwork along I-4 corridorCompleted work includes four new ramps connecting drivers on I-4 to State Road 408, along with a ramp that brings traffic from eastbound SR 408 onto westbound I-4. The final piece of the interchange project, a flyover that links up westbound SR 408 and westbound I-4, is set to open later this summer. The governor instructed state transportation officials to take advantage of that opportunity by fast-tracking roadwork along I-4. Posted by WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX on Monday, May 18, 2020To learn more about the I-4 Ultimate project, visit FDOTโs website.
Fire truck involved in crash on I-10
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville Fire Rescue truck was involved in a crash on I-10 eastbound near Lenox Avenue. Video from FDOT cameras shows the truck on its side. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Starke Truck Route scheduled to open in September
This week, News4Jax got an update on the new road project happening along U.S. 301 through Starke. There's a lot of semitruck traffic on the roadway," said Troy Roberts, a Florida Department of Transportation District 2 communications specialist. That's why the Starke Truck Route was created. Though FDOT plans to open the Starke Truck Route next month, construction activities will continue after opening to move toward final completion and could have slight impacts on traffic on the new roadway. Click here to learn more about the Starke Truck Route.