1/20/21 @ 6:05 p.m.

We are pleased to announce our new video series “Proudly Serving Nassau”. Each month, we will highlight a County employee and their service to the County.

Our first video features our Traffic Signal Specialist, Chris Dixon.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
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12/1/20 @ 3:00 p.m. - In July 2020, Nassau County Engineering Services collected vehicular data on Flora Parke Blvd. after receiving numerous complaints of high traffic volumes and speeding. The data collected was used to determine whether the road meets the criteria for speed hump installation.

In order for speed humps to be considered, the road must have a volume between 300 and 3,000 daily trips and notable or consistent speeding in excess of the posted speed limit. Over a seven day period, daily traffic observed 1,609 trips on Flora Parke Blvd. Speed data records revealed that many were going speeds above or beyond the posted speed limit of 25mph. The lowest recorded speed was 6.6 mph, however the maximum recorded speed was an astounding 74.5 mph.

The data collected from the July study confirmed that the roadway meets the criteria for speed hump installation. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, two speed humps were placed on Flora Parke Blvd. to increase safety on this segment of roadway. While speed humps are similar to speed bumps, they are considered to be less aggressive as they are narrower and lower in height. Speed humps are often used on streets where low speeds are desired such as in residential areas and near playgrounds.

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2019-25 creating the County's first Speed Hump Policy in March 2019. If you have any questions, you can contact Engineering Services directly at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/13/20 @ 2:15 p.m. - On Monday, November 2, 2020, the Board held a Groundbreaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming Crawford Rd. Project. This project consists of paving a new 6.5 mile-long, two lane road, connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Rd., just west of US 301.

The ceremony began with a welcome message by Vice-Chairman, Pat Edwards. Then, County Engineer, Robert Companion, led the group with an invocation and provided a quick overview of the project, including the project timeline and types of improvements that will be made. (click here for original announcement of event)

District 4 County Commissioner, Thomas Ford, was unable to attend because he was at the hospital waiting on the birth of his new son, Walker. He sent his regrets and invited District 5 County Commissioner, Justin Taylor, to speak on his behalf about the much needed improvements and how this new segment of road will improve mobility on the west side of the County. County Manager, Taco Pope, closed the presentations by thanking everyone for their hard work bringing this project to fruition.

The presentations were followed by the "breaking the ground". Commissioner Elect, Klynt Farmer, was in attendance so the existing Board invited him to participate in this segment of the ceremony.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/10/20 @ 9:00 a.m. - A new 4-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Simmons Road and First Avenue in Fernandina Beach. This was done following a warrant analysis determining that the intersection meets the criteria of the Federal Highway Administration. Please watch this video to learn more.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/30/20 @ 4:30 p.m. - Attached is a Press Advisory from the Florida Department of Transportation regarding State Road 200 Lane Closures for the next week.

Please note that this includes a daytime lane closure tomorrow, October 31st, from 7am-5pm, between Peeples Road and Meadowfield Bluff Road.

It also includes RAMP CLOSURES tomorrow for the southbound I-95 off ramp to eastbound State Road 200 and eastbound State Road 200 ramp to northbound I-95.

If you have any questions, please contact Hampton Ray with FDOT at 386-269-3607.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Pages Dairy Road Widening & Resurfacing Project
 
Nassau County, Florida, October 30, 2020 – On Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the upcoming improvements to Pages Dairy Road between Chester Rd. and Felmor Rd.
 
The County secured grant funding totaling $1.25 from the Florida Department of Transportation to assist with construction costs. The State officially added the project to their 5-Year Work Program in March of 2015 for funding to become available to the County in 2020. The total project cost is $4.7 million, leaving the County’s portion of $3.4 million.
 
The roadway design is complete and a contract for Construction Engineering Inspection Services has been secured. In order to remain eligible for State funding, the County must move forward with construction in order to meet the State’s December 2021 deadline.
 
Concerns have been expressed about this project taking place while the State Road 200 project is still underway. Fortunately, the State recently notified the County that the work on State Road 200 will be completed before the end of 2020. The Pages Dairy work will begin in mid-late November, so there will only be a few weeks where the two projects will overlap. Also, please be advised that the contractor for the Pages Dairy Rd. Project will not permitted to have lane or road closures during peak hours. This type of work will be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
District Three County Commissioner, Pat Edwards, stated, “I am grateful to the State for providing grant funding to assist the County with much needed improvements to this segment of road. The County and residents have been anxious to have this work completed and I am happy to see it finally come to fruition”.
 
County Engineer, Robert Companion, added, “As the only east-west corridor to State Road 200, the improvements to Pages Dairy Road are necessary to ensure this major collector road serves citizens well in the future. The improvements include wider vehicle lanes, bike lanes, and right and left turn lanes onto Felmor Rd. from Pages Dairy”.  
 
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held in front of the Harbor Shores Apostolic Church located at 86674 Pages Dairy Rd. The public is welcome to attend. Reverend James Beale has graciously given permission for the public to utilize their lot for parking during the event. 
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If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.
 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Crawford Road Paving Project
 
Nassau County, Florida, October 28, 2020 – On Monday, November 2, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the upcoming Crawford Road Project. This project consists of paving a new 6.5 mile-long, two lane road, connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Road, just west of US 301.
 
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 project was added to the State’s Five-Year Work Program in 2014, however the agreement was later amended to provide additional State funding and extend the project timeline. The total cost of the project is $7.9 million, however $5.7 million is being provided by FDOT, leaving the County’s portion at $2.2 million.
 
It is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of August 2021.
 
District Four County Commissioner, Thomas Ford, stated, “Paving this segment of Crawford Road will increase mobility on the west side of the County. I am very excited to see work begin on this project and look forward to its completion”.
 
County Engineer, Robert Companion, added, “The paving and improvements to Crawford Rd. will provide citizens with a connection from State Road 200 (US 301) to County Road 121, while also providing the infrastructure needed for the future of the Crawford Diamond area”.  
 
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held on the corner County Road 121 and Crawford Road. The public is invited to attend.
 
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If you have any questions regarding, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.
 
 
 

9/4/20 @ 8:50 a.m. - Please be advised that beginning Monday, September 7, 2020, Owens Farm Road will be closed for a culvert replacement project. The work will be performed by Jax Utilities Management, Inc., and is expected to be completed by October 2, 2020. Detour routes will be in place place for the duration of the job.

If you have any questions, please contact Jax Utilities Management, Inc., at (904) 855-0111 or the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/26/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Nassau County Road Department is doing a cross drain repair this morning that will require a temporary lane closure near 612292 River Rd. in Callahan. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately 4 hours. Flagmen are in the area to assist with traffic.

If you have any questions, please contact the Road Department  at (904) 530-6175.

UPDATE: ROAD WAS REOPENED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 NOON.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/7/20 @ 4:10 p.m.

On July 10, 2020, we provided notification of a road closure and detour on County Road 115 due to replacement of a concrete culvert. We were just notified that the project is complete and that the roadway is now open to thru traffic. All detour signs have been removed.

Thank you to the residents for the patience shown while Anderson Columbia made these improvements on behalf of the County.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office