Clay County road and lane closure report March 7-13, 2026

At a glance

• County Road 220 and Town Center Boulevard Resurfacing from US 17 to west of Brookstone Drive begins March 12

• Sandridge Road traffic shift at Anabelle Island and 24-hour lane closures begin this week

• Iris Street road closure and detour continue through March 8

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 April. Anticipate daytime, single-lane closures once work begins. The project could take up to three 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 late March to early April. 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.

New County Projects

County Road 220 and Town Center Boulevard Resurfacing from US 17 to west of Brookstone Drive (Fleming Island) - Crews will begin resurfacing County Road 220 from U.S. 17 to Arena Road on March 12. Drivers should expect nighttime, single-lane closures, delays, and traffic shifts during construction. Work could take up to three weeks to complete.

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 expect a 25 mph low-speed zone and overnight single-lane closures from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM in the work area.

• Update March 4, 2026: TRAFFIC ALERT on Russell Road / Sandridge Road: Crews are wrapping up the first phase of the new traffic circle and expect to finish within 12-24 hours. Phase two will then begin, and the traffic circle will be open in all directions. Drivers on Sandridge Road should be ready to shift onto the new roadway alignment just west of the circle near Anabelle Island. Expect 24-hour lane closures, flaggers directing traffic, and a 25 mph speed limit through the construction zone. Please slow down, watch for crews, and anticipate delays. The original intersection will be permanently closed, and southbound drivers on Russell Road will need to use the traffic circle to access Sandridge Road

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 February 27, 2026- Anticipate a full road closure and detour on Iris Street at County Road 218 for underground drainage work March 5-8. Follow Detour.

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. Anticipate an overnight road closure on East-West Parkway from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to allow for concrete work. The project is expected to take two days to complete. There will be no through traffic during these hours; however, all businesses will remain accessible. We will provide an update with the confirmed closure dates once they are finalized.

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 began on April 2 and is expected to be completed in 345 days. Please observe the 25 mph speed limit on Live Oak Lane and drive safely.

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.

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

Choctaw Trail sidewalk installation (Middleburg) - Install a new five-foot-wide, 2,000-foot sidewalk with two ADA ramps along Choctaw Trail in Middleburg from Chief Ridaught Trail to Apalachicola Boulevard. Anticipate daytime single-lane closures and lane shifts on Choctaw Trail starting February 27. Work is anticipated to be complete mid-week.

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 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 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. The $8 million project is scheduled for completion in summer 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

• State Road 21 from Wells Road to Duval County line - Nighttime northbound lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for drainage work.

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 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.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 http://www.NFLRoads.com/trafficreport.