Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Ratliff Road Closed for Emergency Repairs
 
Nassau County, Florida, March 6, 2020 – Please be advised that a drainage pipe under Ratliff Road has broken, causing the road to collapse between Maplewood Court and Woodland Circle.
 
At this time, Ratliff Road is closed 400’ east of the railroad track. Work has commenced and will continue throughout the weekend. It is anticipated that the road will re-open the afternoon of Tuesday, March 10th.
 
A detour has been established and detour signage has been placed in the vicinity. Residents north of Maplewood Court will still be able to access Ratliff Road from US 1. Residents south of Maplewood Court will need to take the detour: north on US1 to US301, south to Thomas Creek, to Ratliff Road
 
The County has notified the Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue so they are aware of the closure when responding to emergency calls for service.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Road Department at (904) 530-6175.
 
 
 

3/5/20 @ 11:50 a.m. - The County  has received a notice from JEA regarding a water improvement project taking place in the Lofton Pointe Community beginning March 9, 2020. The project consists of construction of water mains from the Nassau Regional Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to an existing water main at the intersection of Piedmont Drive and Amelia Concourse. The project will require temporary closures on Piedmont Drive and occasional traffic detours.

Work is expected to last 30-45 days. Once the project is completed and the mains have been tested, all pavement, grass, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. will be returned to their original, pre-existing condition.

Please review the attached notice for additional information. If you have any questions, contact the JEA Project Outreach Team at (904) 665-7500 or email projectoutreach@jea.com.

2/25/20 @ 3:45 p.m. - The County has received notification from CDM Smith, Inc., that the intersection of North Harts Road and Clyde Higginbotham will be closed from 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 29 through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st, due to a Natural Gas Main Construction in the area.

During this closure, traffic will be detoured through the neighboring streets as shown in the above aerial map. Traffic message boards will be installed as an advanced notification, along with traffic control devices for the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and for the safety of the crew in the work zone.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation. Field representatives and contractors will be available on-site to answer any questions you may have.

You can also call 888-849-9278 with any additional questions or concerns.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/11/20 @ 3:18 p.m.- U.S. Water Services Corporation and Nassau Amelia Utilities will be making repairs to a manhole on Amelia Island Parkway between Almalfi Drive and Ocean Village Avenue which will require a road closure from February 24- February 28, 2020.

Signage will be placed in the vicinity on February 17th to notify residents in the area.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact Nassau Amelia Utilities at (904) 530-6450.

2/7/20 @ 10:15 a.m. - On December 31st, we announced that a temporary four-way stop was being installed at the intersection of South 14th Street and Simmons Road due to a safety study revealing that this location needed additional safety controls. (see original story here)

Yesterday, the stop bars and signs were installed notifying the public that the 4-way stop will become active on Monday, February 10th. The 4-way stop is a temporary solution while the consultant, CPH, Inc., prepares their final recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding future improvements including a roundabout or red light.

If you have any questions, please contact our Engineering Department at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/31/19 @ 9:30 a.m. - In May 2019, the Board of County Commissioners hired an Engineering Firm, CPH, Inc., to conduct a safety study at the intersection of South 14th Street and Simmons Road in Fernandina to determine whether or not additional safety controls should be added. The study analyzed a variety of factors including traffic volumes during four and eight hour increments, traffic volume during peak hours, pedestrian volume and crash data. The conclusion was that a traffic signal or roundabout is warranted at this location.

Now that the Board is aware that there is an issue requiring additional control, they are responsible for implementing safety measures while long-term intersection improvements are planned. At the October 14, 2019 meeting, the Board approved a Resolution to establish a four-way stop. It is anticipated that the striping and signs for the four-way stop will be in place no later than the end of January 2020. This is a temporary solution while CPH, Inc., prepares their final recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding future intersection improvements including a roundabout or red light.

To view the study in its entirety, please click here.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Engineering Department at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/19/19 @ 3:15 p.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation has secured Traffic Control Devices, Inc., for intersection improvements at US 1 and Ratliff Road. The improvements include new traffic signal boxes, a new controller cabinet with backup batteries, IT Communication Equipment with Closed Caption Television for remote monitoring, new detector loops and illuminated street signs. They will also be installing 13 street lights which will be staggered along both sides of US 1 in the north and south directions of the intersection.

Construction will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020 and will last approximately 90 days. Motorists should expect miner traffic delays. The project manager is John Patterson and he can be reached at (904) 360-5576 with any questions or concerns.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/3/19 @ 3:00 p.m. - A temporary road closure to the segment of County Road 121 between Sikes Lane and Tomlinson Road will begin on Monday, December 9th. This is necessary to replace a failing cross drain system beneath the roadway. The 18 mile detour will have northbound and southbound drivers on County Road 121 bypass the closed section via Bay Road and County Road 108. It is anticipated that the closure will remain in place until mid-January, once the project has been completed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Worksite Traffic Supervisor, Mark Barton, at (904) 237-2685 or the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/22/19 @ 11:10 a.m. -We were just notified that the State's Contractor, England Thims & Miller, is setting up an emergency closure of the westbound lane of State Road 200, just before Lofton Creek Bridge, to repair a large pothole that is developing within a pipe crossing area. The asphalt is on its way now and the repair itself will take about an hour to complete.

If you have any questions, please contact ETM at (904) 265-3170 or email Project Administrator, Carrie Smithheart at SmithheartC@etminc.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office