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09/28/2025

09/28/2025

🚨 9/28: Though TS remains offshore, gusty winds are expected along Florida’s East Coast into the start of the week.

🪴 Cut down on potential debris by bringing lawn furniture, plants & decor indoors.

‼️ If you can pick it up, put it up. If you can't, tie it down.

09/28/2025

September 30 at 2 p.m.
Legislative Delegation Meeting
Clay County Administration Building
477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs

October 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Clay County Administration Building
477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs

For a list of events, visit https://bit.ly/ClayGovMeetings

For meeting agendas and minutes, visithttps://bit.ly/ClayGovAgendas

For questions, email us at [email protected]

Stay informed with Clay County's Calendar of Events—featuring upcoming meetings, community activities, and special events. Explore what's happening in your area and get involved today.

09/28/2025

09/26/2025

Hope to see you there!!!

09/26/2025

Clay County Road and Lane Closure Report September 27-October 3, 2025

Blanding Boulevard at Wells Road (446808-2-52-01/446808-2-52-02) (30.186915822643417, 81.73935947196742) Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.

Eldridge Avenue from Wells Road to U.S. 17 (FIN 435575-1-52-01/446044-1-52-01) (30.187880030027483, -81.70491428151523) Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install roadway markings.

U.S. 17 at Doctors Inlet (Bridge #710049) (30.149470155551512, -81.70092864683775) Daytime southbound lane closures Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for routine bridge maintenance.

U.S. 17 from Eagle Harbor Parkway to Water Oak Lane (FIN 443302-1-52-01/443569-1-52-01) (30.092171697761405, -81.70626219579057) Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road work.

U.S. 301 at County Road 218 (30.15230941584768, -82.03274504501903) Daytime northbound lane closures Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road work.

Wells Road from U.S. 17 to CSX railroad tracks (435575-1-52-01/446044-1-52-01) (30.187509598512662, -81.70653498253269) Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install roadway markings.

09/26/2025

Overnight Ramp Closures at I-295 and U.S. 17 Interchange Planned Sept. 28 to Oct. 2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of interchange improvements at I-295 and U.S. 17, overnight ramp closures are planned Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2, 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.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at on X, at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com. Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.

Provides up to the minute traffic information for Florida. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

09/26/2025

U.S. 17 from Oak Street to Black Creek Roadway Improvements Project Begins Next Week

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – Construction is scheduled to begin next week on resurfacing and other roadway improvements on U.S. 17 (State Road 15) from Oak Street to Black Creek.

Duval Asphalt Products was awarded the contract to complete this $12.2 million project, which includes milling and resurfacing, intersection improvements at County Road 209 (Russell Road), and median modifications at Boivin Road and CR 209. The improvements were designed alongside the City of Green Cove Springs as part of their Downtown Improvement Plan in order to help eliminate long delays for northbound traffic on U.S. 17.

At the U.S. 17 and CR 209 intersection, improvements include replacing the existing traffic signal, adding directional islands in the median, adding a new signal at Mahama Bluff Road, lengthening the northbound left turn lane on U.S. 17, and enhancing roadway lighting.

At Boivin Road and CR 209, the existing full median opening will be converted to a directional median opening, allowing for southbound to eastbound turn movements from U.S. 17 to CR 209.

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 to Friday. Traffic is being maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. Weekly lane closure information is available at NFLRoads.com/trafficreport.

Completion is expected in late 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts are encouraged to visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app prior to their journey.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at on X, at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com. Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.

09/25/2025