4/6/26 @ 5:15 p.m.
We know construction at the Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail roundabout can be frustrating, especially during Phase 2.
We are actively working with our local law enforcement partners and the City of Fernandina Beach to improve travel times for the northbound afternoon commute from the south end of the island. Based on field observations and monitoring, southbound travel to the south end along Fletcher has seen limited delays and is working as intended.
This is a friendly reminder: Using the posted detour routes provides a real benefit for everyone. We’ve added more signage and message boards to help guide all drivers in the area.
When everyone follows the signed paths:
Right now, drivers attempting to turn left onto Bill Melton Road from northbound Fletcher are creating long backups. These add 20+ extra minutes during afternoon peaks (1–6 pm), with queues sometimes extending south past the AIP/Fletcher intersection all the way to, and beyond, the Harris Teeter area.
The more drivers who use the signed detours, the better it gets for everyone:
Phase 2 Construction Progress Activities completed the week of March 30:
Activities scheduled for the week of April 6:
Once all utilities are safely relocated and backfilled, MAER Construction will install the new pipe and drainage structures at the former utility conflict points and continue working toward reopening Buccaneer Trail.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation! Every driver who follows the signed detour helps keep traffic moving for the whole island. As we make additional improvements to the detour route and traffic flow, we’ll continue to share updates.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
We know construction at the Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail roundabout can be frustrating, especially during Phase 2.
We are actively working with our local law enforcement partners and the City of Fernandina Beach to improve travel times for the northbound afternoon commute from the south end of the island. Based on field observations and monitoring, southbound travel to the south end along Fletcher has seen limited delays and is working as intended.
This is a friendly reminder: Using the posted detour routes provides a real benefit for everyone. We’ve added more signage and message boards to help guide all drivers in the area.
When everyone follows the signed paths:
- The primary detour via Sadler Road keeps northbound traffic flowing smoothly. The roundabout at Sadler and Fletcher allows continuous movement.
- The Simmons Road / 14th Street alternate often provides quicker access for local residents in that area.
Right now, drivers attempting to turn left onto Bill Melton Road from northbound Fletcher are creating long backups. These add 20+ extra minutes during afternoon peaks (1–6 pm), with queues sometimes extending south past the AIP/Fletcher intersection all the way to, and beyond, the Harris Teeter area.
The more drivers who use the signed detours, the better it gets for everyone:
- A 30% increase in drivers using the primary Sadler Road detour can reduce travel time by up to 6 minutes from points south of the AIP/Fletcher intersection.
- A 50% increase can provide up to a 10-minute reduction in travel times.
- Less time sitting in traffic
- Fewer delays getting home, to work, or to the beach
- Safer intersections for all motorists and pedestrians
- Faster progress on a safer, modern roundabout that will benefit our community for years to come.
Phase 2 Construction Progress Activities completed the week of March 30:
- AIP roadway surface milled for repaving and demolition of areas outside the future alignment
- TB Landmark completed pre-installation pipe welds for the Chesapeake Gas line relocation
- TB Landmark performed pressure testing
- TB Landmark began drilling for the new gas main along the east and south sides of the intersection
Activities scheduled for the week of April 6:
- City of Fernandina Beach begins relocation of their water main
- TB Landmark continues gas main relocation activities
Once all utilities are safely relocated and backfilled, MAER Construction will install the new pipe and drainage structures at the former utility conflict points and continue working toward reopening Buccaneer Trail.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation! Every driver who follows the signed detour helps keep traffic moving for the whole island. As we make additional improvements to the detour route and traffic flow, we’ll continue to share updates.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
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