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]

9/12/24 @ 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​

9/10/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - The small playground (ages 1-5) at Nassau Crossing Park is currently underwater in several places. For the safety of our residents, we have closed access to the playgrounds temporarily. We will continue to monitor the situation and will re-open it as soon as its deemed safe to do so. Should you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

9/10/24 @ 2:00 p.m. 

​Nassau County has received extraordinary rainfall these past several weeks. According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, August rainfall was 204% above the monthly average in Nassau County. For perspective, that's over 7 inches more than the average. 

We are aware of conditions around the County and are working as quickly as possible to mitigate issues. Please know that we are not alone as this weather is affecting our entire region. 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. 

Please continue to follow Nassau County Emergency Management for updates on the weather, including flood advisories, watches, and warnings. You can find information on their website at www.onenassau.com. Here you can also sign up to receive weather alerts by phone call, text or email. 

As a reminder, never walk, swim or drive through standing water. If you encounter standing water, please "turn around, don't drown." Just 6 inches of water can knock you over and just one foot of moving water can carry a car away.   

If you have information about severe weather impacts in your area or photos of flooding, washed-out roadways or culverts, please using Emergency Management's severe weather reporting system to let us know. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/4/24 @ 10:00 a.m.

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.

It was previously announced that work would commence on Thursday, September 5, 2024, however due to heavy rains expected this week, the project is now expected to start on Sept 19th. Completion of the reconstruction is expected to take 5 days (through September 23rd), 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]

For Immediate Release Aug 22, 2024

Contact: James Cuneo (386) 983-2810
[email protected]

Chester Road & Pages Dairy Road Reconstruction Project
Road Closure to Begin Sept 5th thru the 9th

NASSAU, Fla. – 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. Work is expected to start on Sept 5th with railroad crossing reconstruction, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Completion of the reconstruction is expected to take 5 days, potentially including night activities, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.
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 below:

Map with Road Closure:
Road Closed
Access to Fantastic
Gymnastics will be maintained.

Map with Detour Route: The 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].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

STOKES BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATE, 8/7/2024, 9:45 AM:
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The level of the St. Mary’s River at the Stokes Road Bridge has receded. However, Stokes Road, on the Georgia side, is still underwater. As a result, Stokes Road at the St. Mary's River will remain closed until the river has receded on both sides and the Florida Department of Transportation has inspected the bridge for safety. Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau! #OneNassau

8/7/24 @ 9:30 a.m.

​As the storm has passed and recovery operations begin, here's an update on the processes moving forward. Every dirt road across the county requires attention, and multiple teams are working hard to repair road washouts to ensure safe passage for all residents.

For roads still under water, only temporary fixes can be made until the water recedes. County work crews anticipate repairing the worst of the washouts today and starting road grading tomorrow. The initial grading will be rough, aiming to make roads passable. This first pass should be completed by Monday, August 12th, followed by reshaping, stabilizing, adding needed fill, and finishing grading over the next two weeks.

The goal is to restore all dirt roads to pre-storm conditions once the water has fully receded. The County's dedicated work crews will work 12 to 14 hours per day (weather permitting) to achieve this and ensure roads are in good condition for residents.

Thank you for your patience and support during this time. #OneNassau

8/1/24 @ 2:15 p.m.

​The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce that Nassau County has been selected for NACo’s Personnel Management, Employment and Training Award for its Nassau County Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program. Since 1970, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized outstanding government programs and services. Each year, NACo seeks nominations on a variety of categories that cover a vast range of county responsibilities.
 
This Nassau County Operator Apprenticeship Program was created in 2021 in an effort to recruit and retain high caliber employees in a competitive job market. The program was designed to provide Road Department employees with a clear, defined career path upon beginning their employment, and to provide an avenue to increase their skillset through training. A three-year Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program was developed to train the employees on the safe and efficient operation of small equipment, heavy trucks and heavy equipment. Their first step in the program is obtaining a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, followed by learning all aspects of the Road Department to become a highly valued Equipment Operator.
 
Since implementing the Program, the Road Department’s vacancy rate has decreased from nearly 36% to less than 10%. Additionally, the County has added 23 Class A CDL holders and increased the number of Equipment Operator 2 positions from four to eight, providing additional opportunities for advancement as employees complete the apprenticeship program. The Program has also improved overall morale within the department because employees are given an opportunity to learn new skills and have a clear understanding on how they can advance within the department. The Apprentices receive certifications on different equipment and begin using their new skills to provide crucial maintenance services, creating additional response teams to meet the needs of the County and its residents.
 
Assistant Public Works Director David Hearn stated, “It has been rewarding being part of the team that planned and implemented this Apprenticeship Program.  Nassau County has taken great strides to improve employee development and retention, none bigger than the Apprenticeship Program.  The ability to be able to see a clear career path from Day 1 of employment is instrumental in reducing the staffing shortages, as well as an accelerated promotional program to ensure our folks are receiving a competitive living wage.  Providing a higher level of training to more employees has also increased the quality of work that we are able to provide, therefore providing an increased level of service to our citizens.  In my opinion, this Apprenticeship Program has given Nassau County and our citizens the best Return on Investment that I have seen in 25 years.” 
 
BOCC Chairman John Martin added, “An important thing that every organization must do is cross-train, and this program has done just that. Employees are getting qualified, cross-trained and skilled on multiple pieces of equipment, expanding their capabilities and improving service to the residents.”
 
If you’re interested in a career with the Road Department, please visit our Human Resources webpage go see current vacancies and to apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nassaucountyfl.
 
For questions about the Apprenticeship Program, please reach out to Assistant Public Works Director David Hearn at (904) 530-6175 or via email at [email protected].
 
-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer