9/17/24 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has been advised that the golf cart bridge at across State Road A1A (South Fletcher Avenue) will be closed for repairs. The property owners, Concert Golf Partners, was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation of the need for repairs and has secured Superior Construction to perform the work. The repair will require a complete closure of South Fletcher Avenue under the golf cart bridge from October 7 - October 20, 2024. Traffic will be detoured as per the attached plans. 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to their Engineering Consultant, Ali Najafi, P.E. of Civil Services, Inc. at (904) 641-1834 ext. 203 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

9/17/24 @ 10:45 a.m. - Please be advised that the temporary road closure at Chester & Pages Dairy will be pushed back one additional day. The closure is now scheduled for Friday, September 20 - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (previously September 19 - September 23). 

For those that missed the previous announcement, the Nassau County Engineering Department is reconstructing Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road including the railroad crossing on Chester Road. The railroad crossing section of reconstruction will be from Pages Dairy Road intersection at the Railroad crossing to the entrance of Fantastic Gymnastics.

Completion of the reconstruction is expected to take 5 days (through September 24th), potentially including night activities. Traffic will be maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. During the reconstruction there will be a detour via Pages Dairy Road to Felmor Road to SR 200 / A1A. During the reconstruction Chester Road will be closed to complete work, as shown in the graphic below. 

​Nassau County BOCC selected Reeves Construction Co. to complete this  project in late 2025, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. The public’s patience and understanding while we bring your community these needed improvements are appreciated. Questions or concerns may be directed to Project Administrator James Cuneo of CSI Geo at [email protected]

9/13/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of September 6 - September 13, 2024. Please note most of the Road Department's efforts were focused on storm response this week. We will share photos as time permits in the coming days. Please be safe this weekend. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Open House Tuesday evening regarding the Timber to Tides Design Overlay. The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. 

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations.

There are two additional opportunities for you to visit with County staff and ask questions about this initiative.

Open House Community Meeting #2 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Community Meeting #3 (both virtual and in-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
During this Community Meeting, there will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. which can also be viewed virtually at this link:​
https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09.   

To view all documents related to Timber to Tides initiative, please visit:  ​Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO) | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com). If you have any questions, contact Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

The Emergency Operations Center has staffed the call center and has representatives available to take storm related reports and answer storm related questions. If you have concerns, please report them at (904) 548-0900 or at onenassau.com. This will ensure there are no duplication of efforts as all calls will come to one place and will allow Nassau EM to investigate and coordinate responses.

The County is currently experiencing a record amount of rainfall. In fact, current data shows we are experiencing what the experts call a 500-year storm (a rainfall event that has a 0.2% chance of occurring in a given year). And we are only a few inches away from having what they refer to as a 1,000-year storm (a rainfall event that has a 1 in 1,000 chance of occurring in a given year)!

Drainage systems are working properly in most cases but with the waterways and ponds being full, the water has nowhere to drain to. Further, the ground in completely saturated and cannot soak up any more water. The Road Department will continue to work throughout the weekend looking for clogged culverts, adding stabilizing materials to dirt roads, pumping water, etc. While these efforts may provide some relief, real relief will come when it finally stops raining. Everyone please stay safe.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Important reminder from Nassau County Emergency Management.

DO NOT WADE IN FLOOD WATERS! Wading through flood water should be avoided. Flood waters can:

• Contain hazards such as sharp objects, downed power lines, and debris
• Contain contaminants such as household, medical, and industrial hazardous waste
• Contain bacteria, viruses, and fecal material
• Contain wildlife such as ants, snakes, and rodents

Just six inches of fast-moving water can sweep you off your feet
Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau! #OneNassau

9/13/24 @ 8:30 a.m. - Several residents have inquired about how to care for their septic tank system following the heavy rains. The Florida Department of Health has provided the attached Stormwater Preparedness and Response sheet from FloridaDisaster.Org. If you have any questions, the Department of Health can be reached at (904) 875-6100, Division of Environmental Health. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/12/24 @ 2:00 p.m. - Please be advised that there are several roads in Nassau County that have standing water, some of which are impassable. Reported at this time are:  

• Miner Road near Ace Hardware
• Old Nassauville at Hendricks Road
• Green Pine Road at Blackrock Road
• Harvester Road at William Burgess Blvd. 
• Hamilton Street at US 17
• Chester Road near Station 71
• State Road 200 at Brannan Way
• Amelia Island Parkway near City Golf Course entrance
• Amelia Island Parkway at Hammock Drive
• Amelia Concourse North at Majestic Walk
  
• State Road 200 at Spencer Lane
  
• Roses Bluff at Coopers Way
  

At this time, residents are urged to stay home, if possible. If you need to be out, please be very careful. Slow down, brake early, turn on headlights and keep a safe distance. Remember, if you encounter standing water, it's always best to turn around. Just one foot of moving water can carry a car away!

Please continue to submit weather impacts at www.onenassau.com. You can also reach out to the Road Department at (904) 530-6175. As mentioned earlier this week, the entire region is affected by the relentless rainfall. The ground is saturated and the rainfall has nowhere to go. However, the Road Department and Stormwater Drainage Division are evaluating every call/inquiry/complaint received and prioritizing them accordingly. This means that safety issues and threats to property may be addressed first, however no call or complaint will be dismissed. The Road Department and Stormwater Drainage Division will continue to work through each of these issues as they are able. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer​

9/12/24 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library is hosting an "Meet the Meteorologist" event on October 10th at 6pm. Lee Southwick is a meteorologist at First Coast News. She graduated from Fernandina Beach High School and received her Bachelor of Science from UNF and also acquired a Master of Science from Mississippi State University. She has won a Murrow Award for her tornado coverage and two Emmys for hurricane coverage. She is excited to be back in northeast Florida serving her community. 

RSVP today at www.nassaureads.com or call (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer