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FDOT Announces Daytime Lane Closures to Nassau Sound Bridge

8/8/2026

Aerial of the Amelia Sound Bridge

8/8/26 @ 7:45 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT: FDOT has announced daytime lane closures and flagging operations next week on the Nassau Sound Bridge on State Road A1A (Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway).

Please note: This is the bridge on the south end of Amelia Island — NOT the Shave Bridge leading onto the island from the mainland via SR 200/A1A.

As part of FDOT's routine bridge maintenance, the following daytime lane closures are planned:

Monday, Aug. 10 & Tuesday, Aug. 11: Northbound lane closure and flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 & Thursday, Aug. 13: Southbound lane closure and flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We understand the work begins on the first day of school, however the bridge inspection and maintenance schedule is determined by FDOT. This work cannot be done at night because inspectors need adequate visibility to safely and accurately assess structural conditions.

Drivers should plan ahead, allow extra time to reach their destinations and use additional caution when traveling through the area.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at @MyFDOT_NEFL on X, at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com. Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.

-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer

State Road 200 Lane Closures Wednesday and Thursday

5/20/2025

5/20/25 @ 10:15 a.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled eastbound daytime shoulder and single lane closures for routine bridge maintenance inspection of the SR 200 Shave Bridge Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The shoulder and single lane closures will allow FDOT workers to perform the inspection. FDOT routinely inspects all state bridges to ensure safety and longevity of the FDOT structures. Please use caution in the area.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.

US 17 Over the St Marys River - Daytime Closures This Week

5/28/2024

5/28/24 @ 9:45 a.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation issued a Press Release on Friday, May 24, 2024, stating the the blue bridge on U.S. 17 over the St. Marys River will experience full, daytime lane closures beginning Tuesday, May 28th (today) through Thursday, May 30th from 9am-4pm for routine bridge maintenance. During the closure, motorists will not be able to cross.

If you have any questions, please contact FDOT at (904) 476-8330.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Intersection Improvements at US 1 and Ratliff Road

12/19/2019

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

Attention Motorists: FDOT Installs New Pavement Markings at Station 50 to Prevent Blocked Access for Emergency Vehicles

12/18/2019

12/18/19 @ 1:20 p.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation recently installed new pavement markings in front of Station 50 located at 542310 US Highway 1 in Callahan. Please note that these markings were placed to prevent motorists from blocking the driveway to the Station to allow rescue vehicles to get out quickly during an emergency.

FDOT has indicated that drivers have not been obeying the markings so they are increasing public outreach efforts to spread the word. Please review the graphic above and take note of the shape in the middle of the intersection. Remember that anytime you see this shape on the road, you should not stop your vehicle in that spot.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for ensuring that emergency personnel don't waste valuable time when responding to a call for service.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Emergency Lane Closure on State Road 200

11/22/2019

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 [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

CR 121 Bridge Re-Opened

10/24/2019

10/24/19 @ 12:00 p.m. - We received the attached Press Release this morning from FDOT notifying us that the County Road 121 Bridge Repairs are complete and that it has been re-opened to traffic. The work included overall repairs to the structure, resurfacing of asphalt and guardrail installation.

If you have any questions, please contact Ray Hampton at (904) 476-8330 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Erosion Repairs on County Road 121 To Begin on August 12th

8/1/2019

UPDATED August 12, 2019 at 4:20 p.m. - FDOT has indicated they are delaying the CR 121 erosion repairs until the railroad closures implemented by CSX have been completed. We will post the new date for work to commence once that information is received from FDOT.

8/1/19 @ 12:45 p.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled erosion repair work on County Road 121/Baldwin and Saint George Road between Carroll Corner Road and Turkey Trot Trail. The work was originally scheduled to begin August 1st but has been pushed back to August 12th.

Detours will be necessary to repair a bridge culvert damaged by erosion.

The detour will take northbound and southbound drivers on County Road 121 to U.S. 301 via County Road 108 and Henry Smith Road. Electronic message boards will be placed on County Road 121. Motorists are encouraged to use the Florida 511 app to plan ahead.

CDM Contracting, Inc., is projected to complete the $387,000 repair project by late 2019, weather and schedule permitting. For questions, please contact Bianca Speights with FDOT at (904) 360-5471 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Lane Closure Information the Week of February 16 Through February 22, 2019

2/15/2019

2/15/19 @ 11:45 a.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 the week of February 16-February 22, 2019. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES BOTH EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND BETWEEN CHESTER ROAD AND DUVAL ROAD.

FDOT has indicated these closures are necessary to finish the final steps needed for the traffic shift.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County - Section Number: Nassau - 74060

SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime/Nighttime: ** These lane closures are necessary to shift the traffic safely. Once traffic is shifted and temporary barrier wall is set, lane closures will be removed.

SR 200 EB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Friday, 02/15/19; 9:00 PM thru Monday, 2/18/19 6:00 AM
SR 200 WB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Sunday, 02/17/19; 7:00 AM thru Monday, 2/18/19 6:00 AM

Nighttime:

SR 200 EB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Monday, 02/18/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
SR 200 WB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Tuesday, 02/19/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Traffic Shift (Striping Removal, New Striping, Relocate Low Profile Barrier Wall)
Barrier Wall Removal & Reset

PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM
Carrie Smithheart, PA
Office: (904) 265-3170
Cell: (904) 509-9007

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Lane Closures the Week of February 2 -February 8, 2019

2/1/2019

2/1/19 @ 2:45 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for the week of February 2 through February 8, 2019. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES A DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE TO THE LEFT WESTBOUND LANE BETWEEN CHESTER ROAD AND RUBIN DAVIS LANE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019.

Representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation told County Officials last week that they would do what they can do eliminate daytime lane closures, however the original agreement with the contractor did not require the contractor to do so. Nassau County will continue to urge FDOT to have this contract updated to eliminate daytime lane closures. In fact, Senator Bean emailed the project manager today requesting that the daytime closure this weekend not take place. At this current time, we are unsure if the daytime closure will actually occur, however we are sharing this as a precaution to keep the residents informed of the possibility.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County - Section Number: Nassau - 74060

SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime:

SR 200 WB Left Lane from Rubin Davis Lane to Chester Rd; Saturday, 02/02/19; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Nighttime: For lane closures listed below, where right turn only is indicated, Contractor will be working in one intersection at a time.
** These lane closures are necessary to shift the traffic safely. Once traffic is shifted and low profile barrier wall is set, lane closures will be removed.

SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Blackrock Rd to Duval Rd; Tuesday, 02/05/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Old Nassauville Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200, Tuesday, 02/05/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
O’Neil Scott Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 02/05/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Barnwell Rd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 02/05/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Barnwell Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Tuesday, 02/05/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Barnwell Rd to Chester Rd; Wednesday, 02/06/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Mt. Zion Loop, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Wednesday, 02/06/19; 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Blackrock Rd, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Wednesday, 02/06/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Arrigo Blvd, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Wednesday, 02/06/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
SR 200 EB Left Lane / WB Left Lane from Arrigo Blvd to Chester Rd; Thursday, 02/07/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Flora Park Crossing, NB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Thursday, 02/07/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
David Hallman Pkwy, SB Left Lane Closed, Right Turn Only at SR 200; Thursday, 02/07/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
SR 200 EB Left Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd; Friday, 02/08/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM **
SR 200 EB Right Lane from Chester Rd to Duval Rd, Saturday, 02/09/19, 7:00 AM – Monday, 02/11/19, 6:00 AM **

REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Repair
Asphalt Paving/Overbuild
Traffic Shift (Striping Removal, New Striping, Relocate Low Profile Barrier Wall)

PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM
Carrie Smithheart, PA
Office: (904) 265-3170
Cell:      (904) 509-9007

Notice of Traffic Shift Between Chester and Nassauville Road

2/1/2019

2/1/19 @ 2:30 p.m. - A traffic shift for State Road 200 between Chester Road to Nassauville Road is scheduled for February 8-February 10, 2019. The eastbound traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed asphalt in the middle of the road to allow for re-construction of the old east bound roadway. This means that both directions of traffic in this area will now be on new pavement for the rest of phase of the overall project and not the old deteriorating roadway. This is very exciting news!

This is being done in conjunction with Phase II of the overall State Road 200/A1A Widening Project. Phase II is a 4.9 mile project between Rubin Davis Lane and Nassauville Road. This entire segment is anticipated to be completed the spring of 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact England, Thims & Miller at (904) 265-3151.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Lane Closures the Week of Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2019

1/18/2019

1/18/19 @ 5:15 p.m. - Below is lane closure information the week of Jan. 19-Jan. 25, 2019. NOTE: THERE ARE NO DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County - Section Number: Nassau - 74060

SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime: None at this time

Nighttime:

SR 200 EB Left Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Meadowfield Bluffs Rd; Friday, 01/25/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
SR 200 WB Left Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Meadowfield Bluffs Rd; Friday, 01/25/19; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Bridge Deck Concrete Pour

PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM
Kent Ponder, P.E.
Cell: (904) 497-8891
Jeremy Cronk, Senior Inspector
Cell: (904) 497-3236

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

County Officials Meet with State Representatives Regarding State Road 200

1/18/2019

1/18/19 @ 2:50 p.m. - On Tuesday, January 15th, County Manager, Mike Mullin, and Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Justin Taylor, met with Senator Aaron Bean, Representative Cord Byrd, and representatives with the Florida Department of Transportation regarding various issues related to the State Road 200 construction project, specifically road conditions, timing of traffic signals, and lane closures.

The two hour event consisted of a sit down meeting in which County representatives shared common concerns expressed by the public and the affects the construction has on our residents and their daily commutes. Following the meeting, everyone participated in a ride-along where County officials were able to provide visuals related to the public's concerns.

Overall, the meeting was successful in demonstrating the need for timed lights and elimination of daytime lane closures. FDOT representatives tentatively agreed to allow the County to operate the timing of traffic signals so they can be adjusted as needed and to move more lane closures to nighttime.

Thank you to Senator Bean, Representative Byrd, and FDOT representatives for visiting Nassau County and getting first-hand look at how the construction is affecting our residents and working with us to develop a plan to alleviate some of these concerns.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Community Resources Presented by FDOT's Safe Mobility for Life Coalition

1/16/2019

1/16/19 @ 9:50 a.m. -

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Safe Mobility for Life Program and Coalition has designated January “Lifelong Communities Month,” a first-ever designation that highlights Community Design, Getting Around, Street Safety and Security, and Neighborhood Support Services which are the four main components of a lifelong community.

The Safe Mobility for Life Coalition wants to spread the word throughout Florida about Lifelong Communities. The goal is to encourage residents to learn about Florida’s age-friendly initiatives and communities and to consider what they will need to maintain their independence and safe mobility for life.

With your help, we can reach Floridians with this important message. Please share the resources and information provided in the toolkit with your network, to help residents discover what is available to keep them connected to community with or without a car.

Toolkit includes:

Lifelong Communities in Florida Video
“How to Choose Your Lifelong Community — A Transportation Checklist” to download and complete
Information on AARP Florida’s Age-Friendly Communities and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Communities for a Lifetime program
Lifelong Communities Resources
Tips to Get Involved
Social Media Posts to Share on Your Social Media Channels

Click on the link to view the Lifelong Communities Toolkit: https://fdot.tips/lifelong

If you would like more information about FDOT’s Safe Mobility for Life Program or statewide Coalition, contact Gail M. Holley, FDOT Safe Mobility for Life Program Manager at [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Nicolle Masters, Managing Constultant for Global 5, at (407) 571-6768 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Lane Closures for the Week of January 12-January 18, 2019

1/11/2019

1/11/19 @ 4:45 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 for the week of January 12 through January 19, 2019:

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County - Section Number: Nassau - 74060

SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime:

SR 200 EB Left Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Chester Road; Saturday, 01/12/19; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SR 200 WB Right Lane from Rubin Davis to Chester Road; Saturday, 01/12/19; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nighttime: None at this time

REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Repairs
Roadway Clean-up
Beam Installation

PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM
Carrie Smithheart, PA
Office: (904) 265-3170
Cell: (904) 509-9007

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Eastbound lane from St. Peter Blvd to Chester Rd

Westbound lane from Chester Rd to Rubin Davis Ln