Clay County road and lane closure report March 14-20, 2026

Post Date:03/13/2026 1:00 PM

At a glance

• Fifth Street Boat Ramp closure starts March 13

• Overnight road closure on East-West Parkway March 17 and 18

• North Dolphin Avenue road closure and detour begins March 19

For more information on Clay County Road projects, please visit our road projects website.

If you have any questions about any of our county road projects, you can email [email protected].

Starting Soon

County Road 209 Riverside resurfacing (Green Cove Springs)- Crews anticipate beginning a milling and resurfacing project on County Road 209 Riverside from US 17 to Ivey Lane in late April. Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures once work begins. The project could take up to three weeks to complete.

County Road 220 and Town Center Boulevard Resurfacing from US 17 to west of Brookstone Drive (Fleming Island) - Crews anticipate beginning a resurfacing project on County Road 220 from U.S. 17 to Arena Road on March 22. Drivers should expect nighttime, single-lane closures, delays, and traffic shifts during construction. Work could take up to six weeks to complete.

Doctors Lake Drive resurfacing (Fleming Island/ Orange Park) - Crews will begin a milling and resurfacing project on Doctors Lake Drive from Peoria Road to Kingsley Avenue in mid-April. The project will be carried out at night and is expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks. We will provide updated start dates as soon as plans are finalized.

Radar Road New Construction (Fleming Island) - Preliminary utility relocation is underway for a new two-lane road connecting Radar Road to Town Center Boulevard at the existing roundabout. Once completed, the project will provide a full connection from U.S. 17 to Town Center Boulevard and include bike lanes, curbs, gutters, and drainage improvements. Road construction is anticipated to begin on March 30, 2026. The project is scheduled to take up to 390 days to complete.

New County Projects

Fifth Street boat ramp access closure (Keystone Heights)- The 5^th Street Boat ramp access will be closed starting Friday, March 13, and will remain closed for approximately 180 days as crews work on the Lake Geneva Restoration Project.

Ongoing County Projects

County Road 209 (Russell Road) from Peters Creek Bridge to US 17, Bonded Transportation Program project #2 (Lake Asbury)- Widen the roadway to four lanes with a median, turn lanes, bike lanes, curb and gutter, and sidewalks from CR 315B to US 17 and from CR 315 to south of Peters Creek Bridge. Drivers should expect single-lane closures, delays, and occasional weekend work through spring 2027. Crews may work at night to reduce daytime impacts and finish faster, which could cause temporary noise, vibration, and lighting for nearby residents.

County Road 209 (Russell Road) from Sandridge Road to Peters Creek Bridge, Bonded Transportation Program Project 3B- Widening and realigning the east end of Sandridge Road (CR 739B) where it connects to County Road 209B, along with operational improvements at the County Road 209 and County Road 209B intersection to improve traffic flow and safety. Motorists should anticipate 24-hour lane closures, flaggers directing traffic, and a 25 mph speed limit through the construction zone. The project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026.

County Road 218, Bonded Transportation Program project #1 (Middleburg) - Widen and reconstruct a 2.7-mile roadway from Masters Road to Pine Tree Lane into four lanes with a median, turn lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bike lanes, and resurface the road from Cosmos Avenue to Pine Tree Lane. Drivers should expect lane closures, traffic shifts, and a 25 mph speed limit throughout the work zone. Crews may work at night to reduce daytime impacts and finish faster, which could cause temporary noise, vibration, and lighting for nearby residents. Project completion is expected in summer 2026.

• Update March 12, 2026- Anticipate a full road closure and detour on North Dolphin Avenue at County Road 218 beginning Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22, for drainage and intersection work. Drivers will be detoured on Aster Avenue and Yucca Street.

County Road 220 Widening and Reconstruction Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects (Middleburg/Lakeside) - Phase 1 work began in December 2024 and includes intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road. Phase 2 work began on January 20, 2025, and includes the construction of a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek. Both phases are expected to be completed in late 2026, with detours in place throughout the project. Crews may work at night to reduce daytime impacts and finish faster, which could cause temporary noise, vibration, and lighting for nearby residents.

County Road 315/ Cathedral Oak Parkway utility work (Green Cove Springs)- Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures on County Road 315 north to Cathedral Oak Parkway Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for gas main installation work. We will update this notice when the work is complete.

East-West Parkway/County Road 220 Intersection Improvements (Fleming Island)- Construction began February 2 on the East-West Parkway/CR 220 intersection to improve traffic flow and safety. The project includes lane extensions, pavement markings, and signal upgrades. Anticipate daytime single lane closures and traffic shifts for up to 90 days.

• Update March 13, 2026- Anticipate an overnight road closure on March 17 and 18 on East-West Parkway from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for concrete work. The project is expected to take two days to complete with a 7 to 10 day curing period. There will be no through traffic during these hours; however, all businesses will remain accessible.

Jefferson Avenue closure (Orange Park) - In June the County's Public Works Department closed off an area on Jefferson Avenue adjacent to Ridgeview Elementary School due to an unsafe subsurface structure. County officials made school leaders aware of the move, which is aimed to prevent vehicles from parking on the stretch. Pedestrian traffic is still permitted.

Live Oak Lane/Old Jennings Road paving and trail construction (Middleburg)- Construction of a new 3.5-mile, 12-foot-wide multi-use trail extending from Live Oak Lane/Old Jennings Road, along Long Bay Road, to the State Road 21 intersection. Work is nearing completion with final striping, signage, sodding, and ditch work continuing for 2-3 weeks. Please observe the 25 mph speed limit on Live Oak Lane and drive safely.

• Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures with flaggers weekdays starting March 16 for road widening work.

Old Jennings Road/ Long Bay Road new traffic signal and intersection improvements (Middleburg) - Crews began installing a new traffic signal and making improvements at the intersection of Old Jennings Road and Long Bay Road in Middleburg on March 2, 2026. Drivers should anticipate daytime, single-lane closures and traffic shifts managed by flagging crews during the work. This is a busy area, especially during morning and afternoon peak hours. Drivers should slow down and follow all construction signs to ensure everyone's safety.

Spencer Industrial Drive (Clay Hill)- All asphalt and stripping have been completed; signs and sod are still being placed. The project will not affect traffic after Friday, March 20. Drivers can anticipate intermittent single-lane closures and lane shifts as work is completed.

Walburg Street closure (Green Cove Springs)- Walburg Street closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, and will remain closed for approximately 12 months during the construction of the new Clay County Economic and Development Services building.

Sidewalk Projects

Blue Jay Drive and Mallard Road new sidewalk construction (Middleburg)- crews will begin construction of a new sidewalk on Blue Jay Drive from County Road 218 to Harvest Way, and on Mallard Road from CR218 to Widgeon Court in early April. Drivers should anticipate intermittent daytime single-lane closures and lane shifts as work gets underway.

Evergreen Lane sidewalk installation (Lakeside/Middleburg) - Construction began the week of December 2 near Doctor's Inlet Elementary School as part of the Safe Routes to School program. The project will expand sidewalk connectivity along several nearby streets to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and help reduce school traffic. Drivers should expect intermittent daytime single-lane closures and traffic shifts during construction.

Jefferson Avenue sidewalk replacement (Orange Park) - Intermittent daily lane closures and a full sidewalk closure on Jefferson Avenue started June 3. Crews are replacing the sidewalk on Jefferson Avenue between Harrison Avenue and Washington Avenue. We will update this notice when the work is finished.

FDOT Projects

For the latest information on FDOT projects in our area, please visit: https://nflroads.com/.

View the FDOT road and lane closure report at http://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport.

Blanding Boulevard at Long Bay Road (Middleburg)- Nighttime southbound lane closures Monday through Apr. 20 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for turn lane construction.

State Road 16 resurfacing project from State Road 21 to U.S. 17 (Green Cove Springs/Penney Farms) - Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. was awarded the contract to complete this $10 million project, which includes milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder and driveway treatment, drainage improvements, utility adjustments, curb and gutters, sidewalks, highway signing, guardrail, signalization, and other incidental construction. Work began on January 5, 2026, and project completion is expected in late 2026/early 2027, weather permitting.

• State Road 16 between Clark Avenue and Blanding Boulevard - Daytime single-lane closures with flaggers on weekdays, Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20, between 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. for road resurfacing work. Anticipate delays.

U.S. 17 (S.R. 15) from Water Oak Lane to Eagle Harbor Parkway resurfacing and intersection Improvements (Fleming Island) - This FDOT project includes resurfacing and intersection improvements along U.S. 17 and connecting roads, including new medians, additional travel lanes, turn lane expansions, and upgraded sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signage. Most work will be done at night. Drivers should expect lane closures and possible delays throughout the project.

• Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.

U.S. 301 /State Road 200 from County Road 218 to I-10 (Maxville)- Daytime northbound lane closures Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road work.

First Coast Expressway (FCE) Work FDOT

FDOT 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 on this $180 million project began in April 2019 and is expected to be completed in mid-2026.

• U.S. 17 from JP Hall Boulevard to CSX railroad tracks- Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to install roadway markings.

For the latest information on FDOT projects in our area, please visit: https://nflroads.com/.

View the FDOT road and lane closure report at http://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport.