Clay County road and lane closure report October 4-10, 2025

Clay County road and lane closure report October 4-10, 2025Post Date:10/03/2025 2:00 PM Nighttime paving operations begin October 6 on Sandridge and Russell Roads, road closure and detour continue on Aster Avenue this week, and lane closures begin October 6 on US 301 for pavement work. 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 Allen Lane railroad crossing closure (Orange Park)- CSX Transportation will close the Allen Lane railroad crossing (near Railroad Ave S. and Filmore Lane) for maintenance starting around 7 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, with reopening expected by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This will be a full closure, with no traffic allowed across the tracks during the work. Clay County Fire Rescue and the Orange Park Fire Department have coordinated response plans for affected residents. Please avoid the area if possible, and note that dates are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen conditions. Radar Road new construction (Fleming Island)- Crews will begin construction of a new two-lane roadway connecting Radar Road to Town Center Boulevard at the current roundabout in fall 2025. Once complete, this project will fully connect U.S. 17 to Town Center Boulevard and include bike lanes, curbs and gutters, and drainage features. Ongoing County Projects County Road 209 (Russell Road) from Peters Creek Bridge to US 17, Bonded Transportation Program project #2 (Lake Asbury)- This project 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 on County Road 209 from County Road 315B to US 17, and from County Road 315 to south of Peters Creek Bridge. Drivers can expect single-lane closures on Russell Road for drainage and utility work. Expect delays and weekend work as well. All work is estimated to be completed in Spring 2027. Please slow down and use caution around the crews working close to the roadway. Nighttime road work notice: This project may involve nighttime construction activities to reduce daytime disruptions and complete the work faster. Residents in the area can expect increased noise levels or vibrations from machinery, as well as potential glare from temporary work lights near the site. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team will make every effort to minimize inconvenience and complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. Update September 9, 2025- With traffic now shifted to the north side of the east-west section of the project, crews have begun removing the old asphalt from the south side of this roadway segment. Crews are also installing storm drain pipes along Russell Road, north of the CR315B intersection. Starting September 30, the Russell Road (CR209) entrance to the RaceTrac gas station at US 17 and Russell Road will be closed for approximately eight months. Drivers will need to use the access off US Hwy 17. County Road 209 (Russell Road) from Sandridge Road to Peters Creek Bridge, Bonded Transportation Program project #3, A & B (Lake Asbury) - Project 3A includes the completed operational improvements at the intersections of Oak Stream Drive and County Road 209 and Watkins Road and County Road 209, including sidewalk installation. Project 3B includes the widening and realignment of the east end of Sandridge Road (CR739B) with County Road 209B and operational improvements at the intersection of County Road 209 and County Road 209B. All work is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025. Motorists should expect a 25 mph low-speed zone and overnight single-lane closures from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM in the work area. Please slow down and use caution around the crews working close to the roadway. Nighttime road work notice: This project may involve nighttime construction activities to reduce daytime disruptions and complete the work faster. Residents in the area can expect increased noise levels or vibrations from machinery, as well as potential glare from temporary work lights near the site. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team will make every effort to minimize inconvenience and complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. Update October 2, 2025 (3B phase of Project 3 Connecting the east-end of project #4 on Sandridge Road and runs through the roundabout to CR 209B). Crews are working primarily at night to complete the installation of stormwater structures and pipes. Beginning October 6 at 5:00 P.M. and through the rest of the month, crews are doing nighttime paving operations on Sandridge and Russell roads. There will be lane closures and flaggers. Please slow down and be cautious. County Road 215 local dirt road paving (Middleburg) - Crews began a dirt road paving project on 23 local roads off County Road 215 in Middleburg the week of August 25. Drivers should expect intermittent, daytime, single-lane closures from 6 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday on Antelope Street, Burdock Court, Campbell Road, Chicory Street, Dale Court, Elizabeth Court, Ellen Court, Gopher Street, Grape Court, Guava Court, Jaguar Court, Javeline Circle, Javeline Street, Joan Avenue, Jute Court, Kalmia Circle (Loop), Kalmia Street, Leopard Circle, Reindeer Court, Squirrel Court, Veronica Avenue, Wintergreen Street, and Witch Hazel Road. County Road 218, Bonded Transportation Program project #1 (Middleburg) - This project involves reconstructing and widening the 2.7-mile section of roadway from Masters Road to Pine Tree Lane into four lanes, adding a median, turn lane, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bike lanes, and resurfacing from Cosmos Avenue to Pine Tree Lane. The westbound temporary pavement will remain in place until the underground stormwater pipe and utility relocation work is complete. The speed limit is 25 mph throughout the work zone. Please slow down and respect the safety of our workers. Update October 2, 2025- A road closure and detour for drainage work will continue on Aster Avenue the week of October 6. Access the library from the back. Follow posted detour signs. CR218/Spencer Industrial Drive intersection improvements/paving (Clay Hill) - Anticipate intermittent, daytime, single-lane closures with flaggers beginning Monday, June 16, on County Road 218 at Spencer Industrial Drive for intersection improvements and turn lane installation. Work could take up to 260 days to complete. Please slow down and drive with caution in the work area. Update September 10- Drivers should anticipate daytime, single-lane closures and flagging operations weekdays on Spencer Industrial Drive at County Road 218 beginning Wednesday, September 17, through Wednesday, October 29, from 7 AM to 4 PM for road widening construction work on County Road 218. County Road 220/Lakeshore Drive W traffic signal work/Arena Road (Fleming Island) - Anticipate daytime and nighttime, single-lane closures at the intersection of County Road 220 and Lakeshore Drive West for traffic signal work. The project involves setting new poles and could take up to 12 months to complete. Update September 9, 2025 - Intersection improvements at Lakeshore Drive West and Old Hard Road remain on schedule, with project completion expected by February 2026. Drivers should expect day and nighttime lane closures, with nighttime paving work starting on September 21. Arena Road: Safety improvements are underway at Old Hard Road and Lakeshore Drive West at County Road 220. Drivers can no longer make a left turn from Arena Road onto County Road 220, and will need to make a U-turn where posted. A public meeting on the County Road 220 at Lakeshore Drive West, Florida DOT safety grant project was held on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm at the Fleming Island Library. The public meeting notice was sent to 3,274 subscribers and posted on the County website calendar. The press release was also posted on the County website, and the social media team made a post with reminders as the date approached. County Road 220 Widening and Reconstruction Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects (Middleburg/Lakeside) - Crews began Phase 1 of the lane widening and reconstruction project on County Road 220 the week of December 16, which includes intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road. Phase 2 work, including a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek, began on January 20. Drivers can expect detours that will continue for the duration of the project. All businesses and residents will have full access to their properties. The County worked closely with emergency responders and the school district throughout the planning process. Phase 1- County Road 220 will be widened to four lanes from Hollars Place to west of Henley Road, ending at Chief Ridaught Trail. This project includes intersection improvements at County Road 220 and Henley Road. Henley Road will not be closed during phase 1 work, and traffic will continue to flow in both directions. Drivers can expect single-lane closures and traffic shifts during the work. The project is expected to take 15 months to complete. Only local traffic will be able to access the road from the south end during the work. Phase 2 - includes widening County Road 220 to four lanes from east of Chief Ridaught Trail to Knight Boxx Road and a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek, along with signal updates at Knight Boxx Road and Blanding Boulevard to ease traffic congestion. Work began on January 20 and will take about 16 months to complete. Local traffic only. Bridge closure in effect. Follow posted detour. Nighttime road work notice This project may involve nighttime construction activities to reduce daytime disruptions and complete the work faster. Residents in the area can expect increased noise levels or vibrations from machinery, as well as potential glare from temporary work lights near the site. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team will make every effort to minimize inconvenience and complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. Update September 30, 2025- A County Road 220 traffic shift is planned for Monday, October 20, 2025, west of Henley Road as operations switch to the next phase of the CR220 widening and reconstruction project. Two travel lanes will remain open, and all driveways will be accessible during the work. 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. 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. 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)- This project includes the 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 began on April 2 and is expected to be completed in 345 days. Update August 12, 2025- The project is progressing well and remains on schedule. Base material for the trail has been placed, and Clay Electric has completed all utility work. Grant funding has been secured for the Sun Trail extension, which will add a 12-foot-wide concrete trail from Live Oak Lane to Blanding Boulevard along Old Jennings Road and Long Bay. Design is 30% complete, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Old Hard Road sidewalk installation (Fleming Island)- Crews began installing a new sidewalk on Old Hard Road from County Road 220 to Blue Heron Cove on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Indian River Drive will remain closed. Drivers should anticipate daytime, single-lane closures starting this week. Sesame Street dirt road paving (Middleburg) - Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures on Sesame Street between North Dolphin Avenue and North Mimosa Avenue beginning the week of September 22 for a dirt road paving project. Walburg Street closure (Green Cove Springs)- Walburg Street closed on Monday, January 6, and will remain closed for approximately 12 months during the construction of the new Clay County Economic and Development Services building. 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 https://http://https://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport. The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida's Turnpike Enterprise will hold a public hearing for the Tentative Five-Year Work Program on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Open House: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. In-Person Option Virtual/Online Option Jacksonville Urban Office Training Facility Online: nflroads.com/VPH By Phone: (415) 655-0052 Access Code: 883-020-274 FDOT officials will have a brief work program development presentation at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public comment period. They will be on hand to answer questions or concerns for all counties in District Two. Blanding Boulevard Intersection Improvements from South of Wells Road to the Ortega River (Orange Park)- FDOT began a project to redesign the intersection of Blanding Boulevard (State Road 21) and Wells Road on Monday, August 4. The project includes milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, curb and gutters, traffic signals, lighting, highway signing, bridges, sidewalks/bicycle path, and other incidental construction. No single lane closures on Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. No double lane closures on Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road will be allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The $8 million project is scheduled for completion in summer 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Drivers should expect lane closures and possible delays as the project continues. Resurfacing operations for the western portion of Orange Park Northway are scheduled to begin around October 10, 2025. Blanding Boulevard at Wells Road - Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work. I-295 at U.S. 17 Interchange Improvements (Orange Park)- 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. Eldridge Avenue from Wells Road to U.S. 17 - Nighttime lane closures Sunday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install roadway markings. Wells Road from U.S. 17 to CSX railroad tracks - Nighttime lane closures Sunday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install roadway markings. Overnight Ramp Closures at I-295 and U.S. 17 Interchange Planned Oct. 5 and Oct. 7-9 - As part of interchange improvements at I-295 and U.S. 17, overnight ramp closures are planned Sunday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 9, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Ramps will close at 9 p.m. and reopen by 6 a.m. the following morning. Not all ramps will be closed simultaneously, and no closures causing conflicting detours will be permitted. I-295 North ramp to U.S. 17 closed: Drivers will continue north on I-295, exit at Blanding Boulevard, and use I-295 South to access U.S. 17. Northbound U.S. 17 ramp to I-295 North closed: Drivers will continue north on U.S. 17, make a U-turn at Collins Road, and use southbound U.S. 17 to access I-295 North. Northbound U.S. 17 ramp to I-295 South closed: Drivers will take northbound I-295 to Blanding Boulevard to access I-295 South. Southbound U.S. 17 ramp to I-295 North closed: Drivers will continue on southbound U.S. 17, make a U-turn at Old Orange Park Road, and use northbound U.S. 17 to access I-295 North. I-295 South ramp to U.S. 17 closed: Drivers will continue on I-295 South across the Buckman Bridge, exit at San Jose Boulevard (State Road 13) North, and take I-295 North to access U.S. 17. Southbound U.S. 17 ramp to I-295 South closed: Drivers will continue on southbound U.S. 17, make a U-turn at Old Orange Park Road, and use northbound U.S. 17 to access I-295 South. Southbound Double Lane Closures for Buckman Bridge Work planned Oct 3-6 -As part of a project to replace the finger joints on the Buckman Bridge, continuous southbound double lane closures are planned Friday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Oct. 6, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Two lanes of I-295 South over the Buckman Bridge will close at 10 p.m. Friday and reopen by 4 a.m. Monday. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible and plan additional time for travel. U.S. 17 (S.R. 15) from Water Oak Lane to Eagle Harbor Parkway Resurfacing and Intersection Improvements (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 a fourth travel lane for through traffic on U.S. 17 southbound. This project will be mostly completed at night. Drivers should expect lane closures and possible delays as the project continues. Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work. U.S. 17 (State Road 15) from Oak Street to Black Creek Roadway Improvements (Green Cove Springs - FDOT began a $12.2 million roadway improvement and resurfacing project on U.S. 17 (State Road 15) from Oak Street to Black Creek in Green Cove Springs on Monday, September 29. Drivers can expect most construction operations to take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Intermittent construction operations can be expected during daytime hours between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. U.S. 17 from Sweat Road to Putnam County line (Virginia Village)- Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for road work. U.S. 301 two miles south of Normandy Boulevard (Clay Hill/Maxville) - New asphalt test road sections are planned for installation on southbound U.S. 301, approximately two miles south of Normandy Boulevard, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The installation will be completed by Friday, Nov. 14, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. During installation, a single lane closure of the outside lane of southbound U.S. 301 will occur. The lane will be closed for approximately one-half mile. U.S. 301 at County Road 218- Daytime northbound lane closures Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road work. First Coast Expressway (FCE) Work FDOT No anticipated traffic impacts this week For the latest information on FDOT projects in our area, please visit: https://nflroads.com/. View the FDOT road and lane closure report at https://http://https://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport. Return to full list >>