 Daytime lane closures on Henley Road at the Black Creek Bridge are planned for December 18 and 19, and single-lane closures with flaggers on Blanding Boulevard north of SR 16 are planned for December 20 and 21.
Starting Soon
Bonded Transportation Program- Road construction is beginning for the Clay County Bonded Transportation Program projects in Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury. Motorists should anticipate temporary lane closures and reduced speed zones as projects get underway. Visit the Bonded Transportation Dashboard for anticipated start dates and project updates. Sign up for the project newsletters.
County Road 209 from Peters Creek Bridge to US 17 (Lake Asbury)- Bonded Transportation Program project #2 includes the design and reconstruction of the two-lane roadway into four lanes with a median, turn lanes, bike lanes, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. Construction is anticipated to begin in early to mid-January and motorists can expect single-lane closures and flagging operations once work begins. All work is estimated to be completed in spring 2026.
County Road 209 from Sandridge Road to Peters Creek Bridge (Lake Asbury) – Bonded Transportation Program project # 3 includes operational improvements on County Road 209 (Russell Road) at the intersections of CR209B and CR739B; Oak Stream Drive and CR209; and Watkins Road and CR209. This project will be completed in two phases with utility relocation and other preliminary work beginning in January ahead of phase one construction of the turn lanes at Watkins Road and Oak Stream Drive, and sidewalk work on the east side of the road beginning in February. Motorists should expect single-lane closures in the work zone and a temporary closure and detour at Oak Stream Drive for sidewalk and crosswalk installation. Emergency crews will have full access.
County Road 218 (Clay Hill) – Crews will soon begin installing sidewalks on both sides of County Road 218 from Taylor Road to Clay Hill Elementary School. Work is anticipated to begin in early January and will include asphalt driveway and guardrail installation in the project area. The project is expected to take up to 130 days to complete. Drivers should anticipate daytime, single-lane closures once work begins.
New County Projects
Henley Road (Green Cove Springs)- Anticipate daytime single-lane and sidewalk closures on Henley Road at the Black Creek Bridge between Rideout Lane and Byron Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 18-19 for drainage system repairs, weather permitting. A pedestrian detour will be in place during the work.
Ongoing County Projects
Blanding Boulevard (Middleburg) – Crews are constructing a new turn lane into the Clay County Regional Sports Complex on Blanding Boulevard (State Road 21) south of Hall and Boree Road and north of State Road 16. Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures with flagging operations on December 20 and 21 for pavement markings and barrier wall installation. Work is estimated to be completed by March 2024.
College Drive (Doctors Inlet) – Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures on College Drive between the traffic signals at Old Jennings Road and County Road 220 for storm system upgrades. The project includes replacing storm structures, resurfacing, striping, and replacing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons. Crews are currently installing drainage structures on both sides of the road and traffic is limited to a single lane in both directions. Drivers are urged to find an alternate route during peak travel times to avoid delays due to congestion in the area. Work is estimated to be completed by February 2024.
County Road 216, Cathedral Oak Parkway, Bonded Transportation Program project (Green Cove Springs)- Work is underway to construct a new 3.3-mile, two-lane roadway from State Road 23 to the intersection of County Road 315 and Maryland Avenue. The project will include a grass median, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Current activities include stormwater pond excavation, box culvert installation, cross-drain construction, fill placement, and pile driving. Work is anticipated to be completed in 2025.
County Road 218 (Middleburg) – Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from County Road 218 at the entrance of Shadowlawn Elementary School for traffic circle construction, and east to State Road 23. Crews are completing underdrain replacement work and paving operations are scheduled for January 26-28, weather permitting, drivers should expect delays. This project is part of the First Coast Expressway connector road Cathedral Oak Parkway from County Road 218 to the First Coast Expressway. All work is estimated to be completed in December 2024. The speed limit has been lowered to 35 mph in the construction zone. Please be patient, slow down, and pay attention to flaggers and signage. If you have any questions about this project, you can email askclay@claycountygov.com.
Sandridge Road, Bonded Transportation Program Project (Lake Asbury) – Anticipate daytime, intermittent, single-lane closures Monday, through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sandridge Road (CR739B) from Henley Road to west of County Road 209. This project includes the design and reconstruction of the two-lane urban roadway, adding a turn lane, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bike lanes. Current activities include installing drainage structures, storm sewers, and utility work. Work is anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2025. The speed limit is 25 mph throughout the entire work zone and CCSO is enforcing it. Please slow down and respect the safety of our workers.
Tanglewood Boulevard (Lakeside) – Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures on Tanglewood Boulevard, Kiowa Avenue, and Mesquite Avenue for a drainage improvement project. The project includes replacing the drainage structures, pipes, and driveway aprons, on both sides of the road. Work is anticipated to be completed in January 2024.
FDOT Projects
For more information about FDOT projects, please visit https://nflroads.com/.
Kingsley Avenue from U.S. 17 to Blanding Boulevard - (Orange Park) - FDOT working on a resurfacing project on State Road 224 (Kingsley Avenue) from State Road 21 (Blanding Boulevard) to U.S. 17 (Park Street). This project is expected to be completed Summer of 2024.
- Nighttime lane closures weeknights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.
State Road 21 from County Road 215 to County Road 218 (Middleburg) - FDOT is milling and resurfacing State Road 21 from County Road 215 to County Road 218. Work on this project includes milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, signal and lighting upgrades, new signage as well as other incidental construction. Work is anticipated to be completed by early 2024.
- Daytime lane closures December 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road work.
U.S. 17 (S.R. 15) from Water Oak Lane to Eagle Harbor Parkway (Fleming Island) – This FDOT resurfacing and intersection improvement project includes median installation from Water Oak Lane to Village Square Parkway; adding a second travel lane for through traffic on Bald Eagle Road westbound to C.R. 220; adding a median island and two right turn slip lanes from U.S. 17 southbound to C.R. 220 westbound and installing sidewalk and crosswalk improvements; widening and adding second left turn lane from U.S. 17 northbound to East-West Parkway westbound and installing crosswalk and pedestrian signage improvements; widening and extending left and right turn lanes on U.S. 17 southbound at Eagle Harbor Parkway and adding fourth travel lane for through traffic on U.S. 17 southbound. Work is estimated to be completed in late 2024.
U.S. 17 (State Road 15) from Eagle Harbor Parkway to Doctors Inlet Bridge (Fleming Island) – Anticipate nightly lane closures on U.S. 17 from Eagle Harbor Parkway to Creighton Road for a milling and resurfacing project. Work includes milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, signal and lighting upgrades, improved pedestrian and bike paths, new highway signage as well as other incidental construction. Work on this $11.7 million project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2024.
U.S. 17 from Black Creek to Ball Road (Green Cove Springs) - This construction project consists of a new paved multi-use trail along U.S. 17 (SR 15). The improvements include base work, shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, highway signing, sidewalks/bicycle path, and other incidental construction on U.S. 17 from Ball Road to Black Creek. Work is anticipated to be completed in early 2024.
- Daytime southbound lane closures December 18-21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for shared-use path construction.
U.S. 301 from County Road 218 to Richard Mosely Road (Clay Hill) –The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin its second and final phase of work on November 30 to complete Florida’s first concrete test track road parallel to the existing northbound lanes of U.S. 301 from just south of County Road 218 to just north of Richard Mosely Road (approximately 2.5 miles). This phase will include constructing 52 new concrete test sections, a new stormwater pond, new traffic signals, lighting, highway signage, guardrail, drainage, asphalt paving, and other incidental construction. Work is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2024.
- Daytime southbound lane closures December 18-22 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 spring 2025.
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Blanding Boulevard from State Road 23 to Baxley Road - Daytime northbound lane closures December 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for materials delivery.
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State Road 21 at State Road 23 – Nighttime ramp closures December 18 and 19 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to install barrier wall. Traffic will be detoured via Branan Field Road and Old Jennings Road.
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Blanding Boulevard at State Road 23 - Daytime northbound lane closures with flaggers December 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for materials delivery.
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 spring 2025.
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County Road 15A south of Green Cove Springs- Daytime lane closures December 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures December 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for overpass work.
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County Road 209 from U.S. 17 to Bayard Road (Virginia Village) - Daytime lane closures December 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures December 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for road work.
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Springbank Road just south of State Road 16 - Daytime lane closures with flaggers December 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures December 18-22 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 December 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures December 18-22 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for overpass work.
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US 17 South of Green Cove Springs - Daytime lane closures December 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and nighttime lane closures December 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for road work.
First Coast Expressway New St. Johns River Bridge (Green Cove Springs) – Work is underway on the third and final segment of the FCE which includes a new four-lane bridge over the St. Johns River just south of where the Shands Bridge currently stands. The vertical clearance height of the new bridge will be 65 feet from the water line, compared to the existing 45 feet of clearance. The $595 million project starts in 2023 with expected completion in 2031.
For more information on Clay County Road projects, please visit https://www.claycountygov.com/government/engineering/road-projects
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