Post Date:12/05/2025 3:00 PM

At a glance

• Overnight Directional Closures of Shands Bridge Planned Next Week
• Traffic shift begins December 10 on County Road 315B at Russell Road
• Paving work begins December 8 on the County Road 220 bridge

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

Choctaw Trail sidewalk installation (Middleburg) - Crews have plans to install a new five-foot-wide sidewalk along Choctaw Trail from Chief Ridaught Trail to Apalachicola Boulevard in Middleburg as part of the County's Community Development Block Grant program. The sidewalk will be approximately 2,000 feet long and include two ADA ramps. Drivers can anticipate daytime, single-lane closures and lane shifts once work begins. We'll update the start date for the project as the plans move forward.

County Road 218 Sidewalk Repair (Clay Hill/Middleburg) - Crews will begin repairing the County Road 218 sidewalk near Clay Hill Elementary School in mid to late February 2026. Drivers should expect daytime lane and shoulder closures on westbound County Road 218 during construction.

County Road 220 and Town Center Boulevard Resurfacing (Fleming Island) - Crews will begin resurfacing County Road 220 from U.S. 17 to Arena Road in early 2026. Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures and traffic shifts during construction. Updated start dates will be shared as plans are finalized.

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 early 2026. We will provide updated start dates as soon as plans are finalized.

Old Jennings Road/ Long Bay Road new traffic signal (Middleburg) - Crews will soon begin installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Old Jennings Road and Long Bay Road in Middleburg. We'll update our community as the project moves forward.

Orange Park Northway Resurfacing (Orange Park) - Crews will begin milling and resurfacing Orange Park Northway the week of December 15, 2025. The work will start at State Road 21 and extend east for approximately 2,000 feet to the Clay County line. The project is expected to take about one week to complete, weather permitting.

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 early 2026. Once complete, this project will fully connect U.S. 17 to Town Center Boulevard and include bike lanes, curbs and gutters, and drainage features.

Town Center Boulevard Drainage Improvements (Fleming Island) - Crews will begin a drainage project just north of Cypress Glen Drive that will cross both northbound and southbound lanes of Town Center Boulevard. Drivers should expect daytime lane closures and traffic shifts during construction. Work is scheduled to start the week of January 5, 2026.

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 and anticipate delays and weekend work. 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 December 2, 2025- Beginning December 10, traffic will be shifted onto the new pavement on CR 315B approaching the signalized intersection at Russel Road. Traffic will also be shifted onto new pavement on CR 209 between the railroad crossing and Peters Creek. Drivers should expect flagging operations and some delays during the traffic shift.

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.

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 November 26, 2025- Drivers should expect both travel lanes to shift to the south side of the newly widened roadway beginning the afternoon of November 26. Only the initial layer of asphalt is in place, so watch for bumps near manholes. The speed limit will remain 25 mph throughout the work zone. Please stay alert and drive with caution.

County Road 218/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.

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 November 17, 2025- Crews completed friction course paving and final surface pavement markings. All lanes are reopened. Crews are expected to install thermoplastic pavement markings in about two weeks.

• 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, 2025, 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. Both phases are expected to be complete in late 2026. 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. 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. Local traffic only. Bridge closure in effect. Follow the 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 December 5, 2025- Crews will be paving on the County Road 220 bridge December 8-12, 2025. Drivers can expect daytime, single-lane closures and flagging operations.

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.

Evergreen Lane sidewalk installation (Lakeside/Middleburg) - Crews began installing new sidewalks near Doctor's Inlet Elementary School as part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program the week of December 2. This community-supported initiative aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, making it easier and safer for students to walk or bike to school. The construction will start at Evergreen Lane and Knight Boxx Road, moving south along Lisa Dawn Drive, west on Mary Beth Drive, south on Rhonda Drive, east on Pinewood Boulevard North, and finally south on Pinewood Boulevard East, connecting with the existing sidewalk network. This new addition will enhance sidewalk connectivity and help ease school-related traffic congestion. Drivers should anticipate intermittent, daytime, single-lane closures and traffic shifts during construction.

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.

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.

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.

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 http://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport.

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 - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road work.
• Wells Road from U.S. 17 to CSX railroad tracks - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road work.
• U.S. 17 from Wells Road to I-295 West Beltway - Nighttime lane closures Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.

North Orange Avenue (U.S. 17) from North Magnolia Avenue to Walnut Street (Green Cove Springs)- Nighttime road closure Saturday from 5:45 to 9 p.m. for a permitted event. Law enforcement will assist with traffic management.

State Road 16 at State Road 23 (Pier Station) - Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.

U.S. 17 (S.R. 15) at Haven Avenue (Green Cove Springs) - Nighttime lane closures Monday through Dec. 19 from 9 p.m. to 4 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.

• U.S. 17 from Black Creek to Governors Creek - Daytime lane closures weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road work.

First Coast Expressway (FCE) Work FDOT

FDOT 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 2030.

• Overnight Directional Closures of Shands Bridge Planned Next Week - Directional closures are planned on the Shands Bridge (State Road 16) overnight Monday, Dec. 8, through Wednesday, Dec. 10 for routine bridge maintenance. Lane closures will begin at 9:30 p.m. each night and conclude by 3:30 a.m. the following morning. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Drivers should use an alternate route if possible, exercise caution, and allow additional time to reach their destinations.

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.