12/9/21 @ 2:40 p.m.

In November 2021, the Nassau County Road Department completed Level & Overlay Projects approved during adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget. Roads completed include:
 

• Miner Road (from near State Road 200 to Kirkland Road)
• Old Amelia Avenue
• Nassau River Road
• Joann Road
  
• Citrona Drive
• Amos White Road

 
This project entailed making repairs to the existing roadway by patching holes and cracks;  removing grass and soil accumulated along the road’s edge; applying a surface primer or “tack” adhesive; adding a new layer of asphalt to the roadway; and leveling out the new asphalt to create a smooth surface. Not only is level and overlay a cost-effective way of improving the condition of the road, it extends the life of the road by approximately 10-15 years.
 
During adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 budget which began October 1, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners allocated $3.9 million to the County’s Pavement Management Program. This will allow for 28 of the County’s worst roads to be repaved, in full or part, this year.
 
Roads designated for this year are as follows:
 

• Bailey Road (from State Road 200 to Amelia Island Parkway)
• Old Nassauville Road
• Musslewhite Road
• Duane Road
• Magnolia Street
• Susan Drive
• Benchmark Avenue
• Ocean Forest Drive
• Ocean Forest Lane
• Bonnieview Road
• Cayman Circle
• Harts Lane
• O’Neil Scott Road
• S. 4th Street
• S. 5th Street
• Arbor Lane
• Bill Johnson Road
• Charlotte Drive
• Clinch Drive
• Dove Road
• Greenberry Road
• Harts Road South
• Roses Bluff Road
• Will Hardee Road
• Barnwell Road
• Henricks Road
• Thomas Road
• Luther Street

 
It is anticipated that the Level & Overlay Projects for FY 21/22 will begin in late January/early February 2022.
 
For anyone wishing to view the Pavement Management Plan, it can be found at https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/View/21832/Pavement-Management-Plan-2021---08192021.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Road Department at (904) 530-6175.

11/29/21 @ 8:30 a.m. - In case you missed it! Crawford Road was finally completed and opened to through traffic on Wednesday, November 24th. The Ribbon Cutting was held on November 10th, but unfortunately, the contractor had a few items to finish and we were unable to open it the day of the Ribbon Cutting as originally planned.

Several residents have inquired about the speed limit still being posted at 40mph. Please be advised that in order for a speed limit to be changed, a speed study/traffic count must be completed in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 316.187. Nassau County Engineering Services will conduct the study within the next few weeks and the speed limit will be adjusted as allowed by the Florida Department of Transportation.

If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225 or email rcompanion@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

In recent weeks, the County has received questions related to the repair of County Road 121 from the Duval County Line to State Road 2/Crawford Road. Recognizing the critical nature of County Road 121, the Board, in collaboration with the Nassau County Legislative Delegation, secured $9 million in State appropriations to resurface the road from the Duval County line to State Road 2. (see June 4, 2021 Press Release)
 
In preparation for requesting State funding for resurfacing of CR121, in January 2021, the Board of County Commissioners conducted traffic counts along County Road 121 at three locations: north of County Road 108; south of Stokes Road; and south of SR 2 (north of Stokes Road). The traffic counts captured both the number vehicles and types of vehicles that use the roadway. Next, the Board of County Commissioners assessed the structural integrity of the road’s subbase, the supporting material under the asphalt surface, by taking a series of core samples from the roadway.  
 
Based on the analysis, it was determined there are some areas of CR121 where the structural integrity of the subbase is sufficient to support heavy traffic and will only require resurfacing at a cost between $160,000 to $220,000 per mile. However, there are other areas of CR121 where a full reconstruction of the road, including the subbase, will be required at a cost of $620,000 per mile. Based the available data, the cost estimate is roughly $500,000 per mile, or $9,000,000, to complete the approximately 16 mile segment from the Duval County Line to SR2/Crawford Road, factoring in cost for design and contingency.  
 
Project design is anticipated to begin in the late summer/early fall of 2022.  The design portion of this project will include a deeper evaluation of the roadway’s structural integrity and identification of the best option for addressing the deficiencies found segment by segment (resurfacing, full reconstruction, etc.).  Construction is anticipated to begin early 2023 and will take six to nine months to complete. Based on the anticipated timeline, the segment from Duval County Line to SR2/Crawford Road, should be complete by the end of 2023.   
 
Given the approximately two-year process to complete repairing the southern half of the CR121 corridor, Nassau County Public Works and Road Department has an interim plan to address the 16 mile segment of County Road 121.  Commencing after Thanksgiving, Road Department staff will work diligently to repair potholes in this segment of the corridor by  removing loose asphalt and debris; recompacting the base; filling the holes with tackifier, a compound that increases stickiness; filling the holes with a new asphalt mix; and then tamping it into place, packing it tightly before leveling it to the surrounding road. The Road Department will also use a grader to remove the accumulation of soil along portions of the roadway’s shoulders to allow rain water to drain away more quickly from the paved surface.
 
In addition to the above, on October 20, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners awarded bids to three vendors to provide roadside mowing across the County. With the new mowing contracts in place, there will be an increase in the number of times the roadside will be cut each year which will allow Road Department staff to dedicate the necessary time on drainage and road maintenance matters.
 
Related to the above, on August 22, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a 22-year Pavement Management Plan valued at $85 million dollars which prioritized roadways for treatment, based on current conditions. Segments of County Road 121 were identified as a top priority. In addition to the $9 million secured in the 2021 for the southern segment of CR121, the Board of County Commissioners is currently working with the Nassau Legislative Delegation to petition the State Legislature for an additional $9 million to resurface the northern segment of County Road 121 from State Road 2 to US 1.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175.

11/10/21 @ 4:30 p.m. - A Ribbon Cutting was held today in celebration the Crawford Road improvements project which consisted of paving the existing 6.5 mile-long, two lane dirt road connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Road, just west of US 301.

This $6.95 million project is critical to improving mobility, promoting job growth and attracting industry to western Nassau County. The project is strategically located to become a future industrial and technological epicenter supported logistically by a robust roadway and railway transportation hub. The Board entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in March 2014 for Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant funding to assist with project costs.

While we were hopeful the project would be completed by today's Ribbon Cutting, the contractor had a few more items left to complete. However,we anticipate it being fully opened late next week.

Thank you to everyone who came out today to celebrate with us. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/3/21 @ 11:15 a.m. - The County received the attached notice from the City of Jacksonville's Public Works Division regarding a closure on Thomas Road (Acree Road) for a bridge rehabilitation project. Though the closure is in Duval County, much of the detour around the closure will be established in Nassau County and is shown in the diagram below.

According to the notice, the project will begin in early November and end in mid-December. Signs have been placed in the vicinity of the project and notices have been published in the Nassau County Record. 

If you have any questions, residents are encouraged to contact the Chris Newton, Worksite Traffic Supervisor with Jax Utilities Management, Inc., at (904) 588-3193.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

The Board of County Commissioners will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in celebration of the re-opening of the newly improved Crawford Rd. The improvements included paving the 6.5 mile-long, two lane dirt road connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Road, just west of US 301.

The $6.95 million project is critical to improving mobility, promoting job growth, and attracting industry to western Nassau County. The project is strategically located to become a future industrial and technological epicenter supported logistically by a robust roadway and railway transportation hub. The Board entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in March 2014 for Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant funding to assist with project costs. The County held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 2, 2020 and has been anxiously awaiting its completion.

District 4 County Commissioner and Chairman of the Board, Thomas Ford, “The paving of Crawford Road was long overdue. I am really excited for the citizens of Western Nassau. This investment not only makes our day-to-day lives better, but it also opens up the opportunity to attract high-wage jobs to our community. This project will benefit the citizens of Nassau for decades to come”.

The Ribbon Cutting will take place at the intersection of the previously paved portion of Crawford Rd. and the newly paved segment, approximately one (1) mile west of US301. The public is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/10/21 @ 2:00 p.m. - Please be advised that Nassau Place and Nassau Center Rd. will be closed on Saturday, September 11, 2021, for road re-striping. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Road Dept. at (9040 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/9/21 @ 4:30 p.m. - For the August 2021 edition of our Proudly Serving Nassau series, we have featured our Senior Stormwater and Drainage Engineer, Katie Peay. Katie is the County's first engineer dedicated to reviewing the County's current drainage system and finding solutions to address drainage issues within the community.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/26/21 @ 11:00 a.m. - 

Board Adopts New Pavement Management Plan
 
Nassau County, Florida, August 26, 2021 – In September 2020, the County secured RoadBotics, an enterprise firm specializing in road and infrastructure assessments, to conduct an unbiased survey of all the County’s existing 437 miles of paved roads and to provide feedback on current conditions. This information was used to develop a new, robust Pavement Management Plan that will guide the County in preventative maintenance.
 
The firm utilized their interactive, online platform and advanced data collection tool to record virtual imagery of each of the existing paved roads. The imagery was then uploaded to their RoadSense app which used an algorithm to identify deficiencies in the roadways. The roadways were then scored based on condition, with the best roadways scoring a 1.00 and the worst scoring a 5.0. The projects with the highest scores are typically placed with the highest priority in the Pavement Management Plan. However, roadways classified as Collector Roadways (low-to-moderate capacity roads which serve to move traffic from local streets and arterial roads) will be given priority over local roadway classifications where condition scores tie.
 
At the August 22, 2021, the Board adopted the new Pavement Management Plan utilizing a 22-year cycle for ranking, prioritizing, and budgeting purposes. The Plan is expected to require a minimum of $3.9 million annually (in today’s dollars), however this amount may fluctuate based on the value of the U.S. dollar, prevailing wages, and cost of raw material.
 
Based on current maintenance purview and previous funding, each paved County roadway could only be resurfaced every 86 years. However, under the new Pavement Management Plan, the County
will be able to resurface an estimated 18-20 miles of roadway annually.
 
 
Another exciting feature of this new Plan is that the County can now utilize the RoadSense app to reassess roadways periodically and update plans for maintenance as needed. The interactive mapping software can determine if a roadway condition score is dropping notably and whether or not it requires resurfacing sooner than originally anticipated.
 
Upon approval of the new Pavement Management Plan, County Manager, Taco Pope, stated, “This Plan not only improves quality of life by having the roads resurfaced more frequently, the County benefits from a fiscal sustainability standpoint as well. One of the biggest problems jurisdictions face is the inability to maintain their infrastructure. You all (the Board) should be very proud that you have a proactive approach to pavement management. Nassau County is moving in a very positive direction”.
 
A complete list of roadways and their ranking on the Pavement Management Plan can be found on our official website at www.nassaucountyfl.com. Select Engineering from the departments tab and then select “Capital Improvement Projects”.
 
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If you have any questions, please contact County Engineer, Robert Companion, at (904) 530-6225 or via e-mail at rcompanion@nassaucountyfl.com.
 

8/25/21 @ 4:00 p.m. - Today, concrete was poured for the new County Extension Facility which is being constructed at 85834 Miner Rd.in Yulee. The 2,000 square foot facility will serve as the administration office for the Extension staff and will features classrooms for lawn, agriculture, and family consumer classes and training rooms for the master gardeners and extension agents. The property will also feature demonstration gardens, a nature trail with learning stations, an orchard, and an aquatic pond for pond maintenance training. It is anticipated that the overall project will be completed within the Spring of 2022.

To view additional videos of the concrete pour, please visit our YouTube Channel.