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Nassau County, Florida

Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.

Clyde Higginbotham Road Closure

7/2/2025

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7/2/25 @ 10:15 a.m. 

The Nassau County Road Department has issued a Notice of Intent to begin drainage improvements in the area of Clyde Higginbotham Road. The work will require a road closure on Clyde Higginbotham Road from July 21 to approximately August 3, 2025. 

Proposed detour: 
The closure will be at 75664 Clyde Higginbotham Road. Locations east of this address will travel east on Clyde Higginbotham Road, north on Harts Road, west on William Burgess Blvd, south on Harvester Street, and east on Clyde Higginbotham Road.  Locations west of 75661 Clyde Higginbotham Road will travel west on Clyde Higginbotham Road, north on Harvester Street, east on William Burges Blvd, south on North Harts Road and west on Clyde Higginbotham Road. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175 or email [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer
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Notice of Upcoming Road Resurfacing Projects – River Road and Additional County Roads

6/23/2025

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6/23/25 @ 2:00 p.m.

​Notice of Upcoming Road Resurfacing Projects – River Road and Additional County Roads


Please be advised that work is scheduled to begin this week on the resurfacing of 10+ miles of River Road from the railroad track to County Road 121. This project is part of Nassau County's Pavement Management Program, established in 2021 to support the proactive maintenance of County roadways. The program uses RoadBotic’s RoadSense software to assess roadway conditions, capture virtual imagery, and prioritize maintenance based on data-driven evaluations.

On May 12, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized Hubbard Construction Company to commence resurfacing work under the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget. 
 
In addition to River Road, the following roads are anticipated to be resurfaced by September 30, 2025:
  • Pine Street
  • Wind Chime Lane
  • Honeysuckle Lane
  • Brookwood Drive
  • Callaway Drive
  • St. Paul Blvd.
  • Sand Hickory Trail
  • Long Island Place
  • Leo Drive
  • Big Oak Ave.
  • Petunia Ct.
  • Mobley Heights Road
  • Pinegrove Place
  • Green Heron Way
  • Olive Street
  • Bonnie Oaks Drive
  • Cashenwood Drive
  • Curnutte Drive
  • Berkley Court
  • Taurus Court
  • Simmons Road
  • Nectarine Street
  • Pine Trail
  • Pogy Place
  • Avery Road
 
Traffic Impacts:
Work on River Road will involve periodic single-lane closures, but crews will work to minimize delays. All resurfacing activities will adhere to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175.
 
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the County’s roadway infrastructure.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer


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JEA Survey Work - William Burgess Area

6/17/2025

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6/17/25 @ 3:15 p.m. - JEA has notified Nassau County of upcoming surveying in the William Burgess area.  According to the notice, JEA's engineering firm (Jacobs) will be placing survey marks and/or flags in the vicinity as they work to identify property, right-of-way boundaries, benchmarks, and physical site conditions ahead of an upcoming water main improvement project.

JEA would like to notify the community that any paint observed will be temporary and biodegradable. Residents are urged to not disturb the markers during the survey period (4-6 weeks). 

If you have any questions, please contact the JEA Project Outreach Division at (904) 665-7500 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer


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FPL Preventative Maintenance Trimming

6/6/2025

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6/6/25 @ 11:45 a.m. - Florida Power & Light has notified the Board of County Commissioners of their intent to conduct tree and vegetation maintenance in the Nassauville area in the next few weeks.  Work will be performed by FPL's qualified line-clearing contractor, Asplundh Tree Expert. 

Trees and vegetation are a leading cause of outages – especially during hurricanes and severe weather.

Please visit fpl.com/trees to learn more about power line safety, FPL's line-clearing program and other information. If you have any related inquiries, please call 904-824-7619. Thank you.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
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World Bicycle Day

6/3/2025

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6/3/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - June 3, 2025 marks the 8th Annual World Bicycle Day. Established by the United Nations in 2018, World Bicycle Day was designated for recognizing the uniqueness and versatility of bicycles, their reliability and their sustainability as a mode of transportation.  

Bicycling is great for several reasons. It's moderate intensity has significant benefits to your physical and mental health. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes. Bicycling is healthy for the environment, too! There's no greenhouse gas emissions so their use doesn't affect air quality. Further, bicycles cut down on traffic congestion and improve mobility. 

The Board of County Commissioners remains committed to improving mobility in the County. In fact, the  adopted Strategic Plan puts an emphasis on expanding the non-vehicular mobility network through a series of trails and multiuse paths. The BOCC has already constructed numerous trails on Amelia Island, a large portion of which were funded by state and/or federal funds.  The BOCC recently awarded bids for two additional trail segments utilizing over $8 million in new grant funding for two additional trail segments. 

We are grateful to our partners of the Friends of the Amelia Island Trail for helping the County in developing trails on Amelia Island. The BOCC looks forward to expanding non-vehicular mobility throughout the County in the future. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

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County Employee Places in APWA State Equipment Rodeo

5/29/2025

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PictureApprentice DJ Blake wins 3rd place at the State Equipment Rodeo, hosted by the American Public Works Association.
5/29/25 @ 3:00 p.m. - In March, the American Public Works Association sponsored their annual equipment rodeo.  This event consisted of individual challenges designed to test the operator's skills in a variety of areas including speed, accuracy, and precision. The operators competed on a variety of heavy equipment including small excavators, wheeled excavators, backhoe loaders, and small wheel loaders.

Nassau County sent 8 Public Works employees to participate in the March event, all of which are currently in the Nassau County Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program. Employees Kenneth Thornton, DJ Blake and Travis Ray each placed first in individual challenges. DJ  Blake finished 4th overall out of 61 competitors, earning him a spot to complete at the State level. 

The State Rodeo was held in late April 2025 and we are excited to share that out of 100 operators, Nassau County's DJ Blake won first place in one individual event and placed in the top 5 for all individual events, earning 3rd place for the entire State Rodeo. DJ is a 3rd Year Apprentice with the Road Department and this was the second time he's earned a spot at the State Rodeo. We are proud to have DJ representing Nassau County. Seeing third-year apprentices win at an equipment rodeo further demonstrates that the County's investment into equipment and training has been beneficial to the organization and to the employees. 

Interested in a career with Nassau County? Please see our Human Resources webpage for job opportunities. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer 

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North Harts Road and William Burgess Boulevard Roundabout Construction

5/20/2025

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5/20/25 @ 1:30 p.m. - Holland Contractors will be constructing a roundabout at the intersection of North Harts Road and William Burgess Blvd. Work will begin on Thursday, June 5, 2025 and is anticipated to be complete by Monday, July 21, 2025.

To accommodate motorists, there will be no closures. Temporary detours will be put in place: one connecting William Burgess Blvd. at Spring Meadow Avenue; and one connecting Cardinal Road to William Burgess Blvd. (see map below)

Traffic will be maintained in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design standards.  We appreciate the community's patience as we work to bring these much needed improvements to the area.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Operations Manager Dale Hutcherson of Holland Contractors at (904) 528-7273 or via e-mail to [email protected].  
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Road Closure on Felmor Road

5/19/2025

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5/19/25 @ 6:00 a.m.

​Please be advised the A.J. Johns, Inc. will be reconstructing a portion of Felmor Road which will require a complete road closure. Work is anticipated to begin at Thursday, May 29th and be completed by the close of business on Friday, May 30th, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Traffic will be maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. Local traffic needing to access the area will be able to do so from State Road 200. ​

If you have any questions, please contact Caleb Hurlbert, Project Manager for A.J. Johns, Inc. at (904) 563-4993 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communciations Officer 
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Upcoming Closure at Wildlight and Curiosity Avenue

5/13/2025

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5/14/25 @ 2:00 p.m. 

Nassau County has been made aware of upcoming work in the Wildlight Community that will require a  closure to the intersection of Wildlight Avenue and Curiosity Avenue beginning on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Improvements will include the demolition of the existing intersection, placement of a temporary access road, and construction of the new roundabout.

All work will be performed by Vallencourt Construction Company, Inc. and is anticipated to be complete by Friday, August 8, 2025. According to the notice, traffic will be maintained in accordance with Florida Department of Transportaiton (FDOT) Design Standards throughout the process. 

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Brecht, Senior Project Manager for England-Thims & Miller, Inc. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
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Lane Closures on County Road 121

5/1/2025

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5/1/25 @ 2:30 p.m. - Please be advised that there will be periodic lane closures on County Road 121 between CR 119 to US 1 beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, in order for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to install soil borings needed for the CR 121 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Project. This will include intermittent closures to both northbound and southbound travel lanes at various locations, as shown in the graphic below. The closures will not exceed 500 feet in length and there will be no total road closures. Work will be conducted between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, ending on or around Friday, June 13, 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Landschoot, Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Environmental and Geotechnical Specialists, Inc., at (904) 329-7180.

We appreciate the community's patience as we continue with the engineering and design for the future improvements to CR 121.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

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