Starting Soon
Bonded Transportation Program- Road construction will be starting soon for the Clay County Bonded Transportation Program projects in Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury. Motorists should anticipate temporary lane closures and flagging operations once work begins. Visit the Bonded Transportation Dashboard for anticipated start dates and project updates here: Bonded Transportation Dashboard. Sign up for the project newsletters here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLCLAYCO/subscriber/new.
Botany Street (Doctors Inlet) – Crews are meeting with contractors and work will begin within the next few weeks to replace the stormwater drainage system on Botany Street just west of Dalby Court. The project is anticipated to take up to 90 days to complete. No lane closures are anticipated. Watch for flaggers.
Henley Road (Lake Asbury) – Stormwater system upgrades are anticipated to begin the first week in March on the east side of Henley Road at the stormwater pond approximately 1,100 feet north of Orchard Walk Lane. This project involves upgrades to the concrete storm structure and drainage pipes located on the east side of Henley Road. Both northbound lanes of Henley Road will be closed for construction from just south of Orchard Walk Lane to approximately 1,000 feet north of the construction site. The two existing southbound lanes on Henley Road will be temporarily shifted to one northbound and one southbound lane for the entire project. During construction, the entranceway to Orchard Walk Lane will be closed to traffic and all in and out traffic will be detoured to the south entrance at Plantation Ridge. The northbound sidewalk on Henley Road will be diverted but remain open. Work is anticipated to take up to three months to complete and will include milling and resurfacing.
New County Projects
Bedford Lake Road and Bedford Oak Drive (Keystone Heights)- Anticipate daytime single-lane closures on Bedford Lake Road and Bedford Lake Drive beginning the week of January 16 for a milling and resurfacing project.
County Road 209 (Lake Asbury)- Crews are starting work on County Road 209 as part of the Bonded Transportation Program. Anticipate daytime lane closures on County Road 209 from Peters Creek to US 17 Monday, January 16 through Friday, January 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for utility location work. Learn more about the bonded transportation program here: Bonded Transportation Dashboard.
County Road 220 (Doctors Inlet) - The eastbound lane on County Road 220 over the Little Black Creek Bridge will be intermittently closed for repairs beginning on Friday, January 13. Work to repair the guardrail that was damaged from a motor vehicle accident will take an extended period of time due to the limited availability of supplies and materials. Please avoid the area if you can and have patience if your route takes you through the section of CR 220. The posted speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph in this area. Please slow down and watch for flaggers. Watch for updates in future reports, on our social media, and in the newsroom at ClayCountyGov.com.
CSX Railroad Maintenance Project (Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Green Cove Springs)- CSX will begin a railroad track maintenance project on January 16, which will involve the closure of several railroad crossings along US 17 and Doctors Lake Drive. Crossings will be closed anywhere from 2-5 days, depending on the type of maintenance they are set to receive. Crossings with one-way in/out will be accessible within a 24-hour period. First responders have plans in place to address emergency response at one-way in/out crossings. Work is anticipated to be complete by January 27.
Affected crossings are listed from north to south with the approximate closure dates. These dates are highly subject to change with or without notice simply due to many of the unforeseen circumstances that can occur in the field once the work begins.
- Allen Lane – Jan 25
- Woodland Drive – Jan 25
- Greenridge Road – Jan 25
- Lakeside Villa Road – Jan 24
- Shenandoah Drive – Jan 24
- Forrest Drive S. – Jan 24
- Parkside Avenue – Jan 24
- Peoria Road – Jan 24
- Pine Road/ Oak Road – Jan 24
- Shedd Road – Jan 23
- Houston Street – Jan 19
- Walburg Street – Jan 19
- MLK Jr. Blvd – Jan 19
- Center Street – Jan 19
- Oak Street – Jan 19
- Green Cove Avenue – Jan 19
- Private crossing west of Sweet Gum Lane (one way in/out) - Jan 17
- Decoy Road – Jan 18
- Private crossing south of Decoy Road and west of CR209 S. – Jan 18
Scorpio Lane (Orange Park) – Anticipate a daytime road closure on Scorpio Lane between Blairmore Blvd. west and Aquarius Concourse weekdays beginning Monday, January 14 through Thursday, February 16, for drainage improvements and asphalt milling and resurfacing work. Local traffic only will be allowed during the daytime road closure.
Sandridge Road – Crews are starting work on Sandridge Road as part of the Bonded Transportation Program. Drivers should anticipate single-lane closures from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning January 16 for gas pipeline installation and utility relocation work on the north side of Sandridge Road from Henley Road to Russell Road (CR209). This will be an ongoing project over the next several months. Please be patient while driving in the area, go slowly, and pay attention to the flag crews. Learn more about the bonded transportation program here: Bonded Transportation Dashboard.
Ongoing County Projects
Anabelle Island Subdivision (Green Cove Springs/Lake Asbury)- Daytime single-lane closures weekdays on County Road 209 and on Sandridge Road near the Anabelle Island subdivision for asphalt paving and utility work. Work began the week of January 9 and will take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete.
Aquarius Concourse (Orange Park)- Daytime, single-lane closures on Aquarius Concourse from Blairmore Boulevard West to Auriga Drive for a combined CCUA utility relocation and county road and drainage improvement project. Work is expected to take 12 months to complete
Camp Ridge Lane (Middleburg)- Crews are continuing repairs to the drainage structures in the 1300 block of Camp Ridge Lane. This project includes replacing the curb inlets and drainpipes from the intersection of Pine Ridge Parkway south 300 feet on Camp Ridge Lane to improve drainage and prevent flooding. Due to the depth and complexity of this project, the completion date is yet to be determined.
North Ridge Drive (Fleming Island) –Daytime, single-lane closures on N. Ridge Drive from Pine Avenue to the cul-de-sac continuing the week of January 16 for a milling and resurfacing project. This project will be completed within the next 2 weeks.
FDOT Projects
Blanding Blvd. (SR21) Widening Project from Allie Murray Road to Long Bay Road (CR 220A) (Middleburg)- Reconstruct and widen Blanding Blvd to six lanes, add four-foot bicycle lanes, sidewalks, new traffic signals, streetlights, and drainage system. Construction began in January 2019 and is expected to be completed in fall 2022.
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State Road 21 from Black Creek bridge to Allie Murray Road - Daytime southbound lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and nighttime northbound lane closures Monday, January 16, through Saturday, January 21 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.
Blanding Blvd (SR21) Widening Project from CR 218 to Black Creek Bridge (Middleburg) -Widen Blanding Boulevard to six lanes, improve the intersection at County Road 218, and replace the County Road 218 bridge. Construction began in February 2020 and is expected to be completed within the next 45 days.
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County Road 218 from State Road 21 to Black Creek - Nighttime eastbound lane closures weeknights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for asphalt paving operations.
State Road 21 Resurfacing from State Road 16 in Penney Farms to Commercial Circle in Keystone Heights- Resurface 16 miles of roadway, add a center turn lane near Gold Head Branch State Park, drainage improvements, and other incidental construction. Work is expected to be completed in fall 2023.
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State Road 21 from County Road 315C to South Fork Bridge - Daytime lane closures with flaggers weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for road work.
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State Road 21 from State Road 16 to Sharron Road - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for road work.
I-295 at U.S. 17 Interchange Improvements- This project consists of milling and resurfacing, reconstruction, base work, shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, curb and gutters, traffic signals, lighting, highway signing, guardrail, sidewalks, gravity wall, concrete slope pavement, ITS and other incidental construction on I-295 at U.S. 17 (State Road 15) from south of Wells Road to Collins Road in Clay and Duval counties.
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I-295 West Beltway at U.S. 17 - Nighttime northbound off-ramp closure Tuesday, January 17, through Thursday, January 19, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work. Follow detour.
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U.S. 17 from Collins Road to Wells Road - Nighttime lane closures Tuesday, January 17, through Thursday, January 19, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.
U.S. 301 from County Road 218 to Mosely Road (Clay Hill)- Construct 52 new concrete test sections, new stormwater pond, traffic signals, lighting, highway signage, guardrail, drainage, asphalt paving, and other incidental construction. Work is expected to be complete in summer of 2023.
- Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road work.
First Coast Expressway (FCE) Work FDOT
First Coast Expressway North (State Road 23) from State Road 21 to north of State Road 16 (Middleburg) - Construct 10.5 miles of new multi-lane, limited-access toll road with drainage system, stormwater ponds, traffic signals, lighting, signage, guardrails, three tolling facilities, 26 new bridges, noise walls, and retaining walls. Construction began in March 2019 and is expected to be completed in early 2025.
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County Road 220 at State Road 23 - Daytime lane closures with flaggers Monday, January 16, through Saturday 21, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to deliver construction materials.
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State Road 21 just south of State Road 23 - Nighttime southbound lane closures Tuesday, January 17 through Thursday, January 19, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for road construction.
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Blanding Boulevard at State Road 23 - Nighttime southbound lane closures Tuesday, January 17, through Thursday, January 19, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to install temporary barrier wall.
First Coast Expressway South (State Road 23) from north of S.R. 16 to east of C.R. 209 (Green Cove Springs) - Construct 9.7 miles of new multi-lane, limited-access, toll road with drainage system, stormwater ponds, traffic signals, lighting, signage, guardrails, 15 new bridges, and two tolling facilities. Construction began in April 2019 and is expected to be completed in early 2025.
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County Road 15A south of State Road 16- Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for overpass work.
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Springbank Road just south of State Road 16 - Daytime lane closures with flaggers weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for road work.
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State Road 16 west of Green Cove Springs - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures weeknights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for road work.
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US 17 south of Green Cove Springs - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for road work.
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County Road 209 east of U.S. 17 to Bayard Road (Virginia Village) - Daytime road closures weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for overpass work.
View all county and state-funded Clay County road projects here: https://www.claycountygov.com/home/showdocument?id=7800&t=637622851241784120
View a list of Clay County road resurfacing projects here: https://www.claycountygov.com/government/engineering-public-works/road-projects/resurfacing
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