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

8/7/20 @ 10:45 a.m. - Please see the important message below from JEA related to lane closures on Amelia Concourse next week:

JEA and Williams Industrial Services Group LLC, have completed an important project to install infrastructure to better connect the Nassau Regional Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to the Nassau grid which will help sustain water distribution system pressure during peak demand season. 

The scope of this project included the construction of approximately 1,400 Linear Feet (LF) of 24-inch water main from Nassau Regional WTP to an existing 16-inch water main located near the intersection of Piedmont Drive and Amelia Concourse. 

The project also included construction of approximately 240 LF of 12-inch raw water main on the Nassau Regional WTP site, as well as a new backup well and approximately 2,500 LF of 12-inch raw water main from the new well site crossing Amelia Concourse near the Journey Church to provide water to the Nassau Regional WTP.
 
Our contractor is returning to complete the final phase of milling and resurfacing of the below areas from August 9th to August 10th* (weather permitting):

• Piedmont Drive – Sunday, August 9th* (Daytime Hours)
  • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Amelia Concourse – Sunday, August 9th to Monday, August 10th* (Overnight Hours)
  • Sunday 6:00 p.m. to Monday 5:00 a.m.

*Dates and times are approximate and depending on weather are highly subject to change.

This paving operation will require temporary road and/or lane closures that will shift while paving is being completed. Please plan ahead for traffic delays.  

We request that residents within the paving boundaries remove all vehicles, equipment and trash receptacles until the paving operation is complete. Residents in the immediate area will have limited access to their street and driveways during paving operations.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this work and appreciate your continued patience throughout this important infrastructure improvement project. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact JEA Project Outreach at (904) 665-7500 or projectoutreach@jea.com.

8/6/20 @ 5:15 p.m.

Please watch this short video to learn more about the Road Department's handy new jet-vac vehicle which can be used for a variety of jobs including removal of water from ditches, vacuuming up debris, and cleaning culverts thoroughly. It can also be used by our water utility department to locate leaks and clean pipes.

8/1/20 @ 3:00 p.m.

In anticipation of Isaias, Nassau County residents living in low-lying, flood-prone areas, can obtain sand bags from Nassau County Public Works this weekend.

WHERE: Peters Point on Amelia Island

WHEN: Saturday between Noon and 5:00 p.m.; Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Residents must fill and load their own bags.Limit 5 per household.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/24/20 @ 1:30 p.m. - A segment of Citrona Drive between Jekyll Court and Sapelo Court will be closed from August 5th - August 26th for removal and replacement of a storm drain road crossing pipe. This project will not interfere with water service in the area.

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/10/20 @ 10:30 a.m.- Anderson Columbia, Inc., has provided the attached Road Closure and Detour Notice beginning Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 31st for installation of a new 84" concrete pipe culvert and associated headwalls. The work will require a detour down Dyal Road to South Kings Rd. Through traffic will be permitted for residents and emergency personnel.

If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager, Joshua McDougal, at (386) 752-7585.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/8/20 @ 1:55 p.m.

At the May 21, 2020 meeting, County Engineer, Robert Companion, did a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners, regarding dirt roads proposed for the County’s Double Chip Seal Program.
 
Double Chip Seal is a surface treatment that consists of an application of heated asphalt liquid, followed by a layer of crushed rock applied with a roller to create a smooth surface. Chip seal is a great alternative to paving dirt roads because it’s about 50% cheaper and it reduces the County’s cost related to frequent road grading. Additionally, chip seal applications enhance road safety by providing good skid resistance, an anti-glare surface during wet weather, and an increased reflective surface for night driving. Chip Seal is a great solution for paving low volume, low speed dirt roads.
 
This method is quickly becoming the go-to method for other counties looking to improve dirt roads within their own jurisdictions. In fact, the County received State-wide recognition from the Florida Association of County Engineers (FACERS) in July 2018 after applying Double Chip Seal to roads within Swallowfork Subdivision.
 
During adoption of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020, $340,000 was designated for the Double Chip Seal Program. In January 2020, the County approved a new policy containing specifications for preparing a road for chip seal. These specifications were used when determining which roads to consider for Double Chip Seal for this Fiscal Year, and were approved by the Board on May 20th as follows:

• Pine Drive: District One
• Donnie Lane: District One
• Palm Drive: District One
• Chem Cell Road: District Two
• Gregg Street: District Two
• Mobley Heights Road: District Two
• Merlin Drive: District Two
• Live Oak Drive: District Two
• Palm Circle: District Two
• Crews Creek Avenue: District Three
• Lang Road: District Three
• Mill Creek Road: District Four
• Maria Avenue: District Five
• Shirley Drive: District Five

 
If you have any questions, please fee free to contact the County’s Road Department at (904) 530-6175 and/or Engineering at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/7/20 @ 9:25 a.m. - At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Senior Stormwater Engineer, Katie Peay, provided an update to the Board regarding Thomas Creek.
 
Thomas Creek is located south of Callahan along the Nassau/Duval border. The Creek has been problematic for a number of years as it continues to get clogged with trees and other vegetation, causing flooding to the surrounding areas. Despite spending approximately $3.3 million in County and Federal funding to de-snag approximately 6 miles of the creek, property owners continue to experience flooding to their properties and homes.
 
Previous County efforts are shown on the graph below.

During previous de-snagging projects, the Army Corps of Engineers would not allow trees along the bank to be cut down, regardless of whether they appeared to be in danger of falling, nor would they let the County do any work that would affect the bottom or sides of the bank. Because of this, the County knew that de-snagging would be a temporary solution and that they would need the Army Corp’s help in obtaining a permanent solution.
 
In November 2017, Commissioner Justin Taylor and members of the County Engineering staff meet with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers, Senator Aaron Bean’s Office, and State Representative Cord Byrd to discuss other possible solutions. It was discovered at that time that there are programs available under the Army Corps of Engineers’ Continuing Authority Program (CAP). Subsequently, the Board sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers requesting an investigation of the problems under the authority of Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948. The letter was signed at the December 11, 2017 meeting.
 
In April 2018, the County was notified that the project would exceed the limitations of the CAP Program and was recommended to seek a Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Study to help the County identify solutions to resolve the flooding issues. The study began in 2019 and right now, the Army Corps is currently in the data collection and model phase of the study. It is anticipated that the report will be presented to the County in the Spring of 2021. It’s important to note that the study will provide a recommendation on addressing the flooding issues, but it will not include a detailed design for work to be done.
 
In the meantime, Ms. Peay continues to hold bi-weekly with the Army Corps regarding their progress and Engineering staff will continue to search for funding to assist with any future projects to address flooding.
 
Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to reach out to the Engineering Department to learn more about the County’s efforts. Their phone number is (904) 530-6225 or you can email engineering@nassaucountyfl.com
 
You can also view Ms. Peay’s June 17th presentation to the Board by clicking the link below. The presentation began at approximately 35 minutes into the meeting.
 
June 17, 2020 Meeting Link: https://nassaufl.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=972

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office