11-10-22 @ 4:15 p.m.
 
Preliminary damage and debris assessments by Nassau County’s emergency responders indicate minor impacts to the area caused by wind. Therefore, the County will not be activating supplemental debris removal contracts. Residents are advised to separate their household and yard debris and dispose of it through normal channels.

Excess yard waste should be cut and bagged according to your waste-hauler/provider guidelines. Please contact your garbage company directly with questions.
 
Yard waste and construction/demolition debris can be taken to Sandhill Recycling Center located at 153326 County Road 108 in Yulee. Please call (904) 225-2801 for hours of service and rates for disposal.
 
Please note that the Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center is NOT permitted to accept yard or construction debris. This site accepts normal household waste for disposal and paper cardboard, glass, metals, plastics, tires, electronics and latex paint for recycling.
 
As a reminder, it is unlawful for any person to dump litter in any manner or amount in or on any public highway, road, street, alley or thoroughfare. Individuals caught dumping are subject to a citation. (Florida Statute, Chapter 403.413)
 
Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer
 
 
 

The Nassau County Road Department is happy to announce it has completed its scheduled list of chip sealed roads for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal years.
 
Twenty-two dirt roads totaling 29,145 feet (roughly 5.5 miles) were upgraded to a newly paved surface utilizing the chip seal process. When the repetitive maintenance of dirt roads becomes timely and costly and/or driver safety is compromised, chip seal is a great option because it’s similar to asphalt in durability and appearance, but much less expensive.  
 
The chip seal surface treatment consists of an application of heated asphalt liquid, followed by a layer of crushed rock with a roller to create a smooth surface. Chip seal roads enhance public safety by providing good skid resistance, an anti-glare surface during wet weather, and an increased reflective surface for night driving.
 
During adoption of the Fiscal Year 22/23 budget, the Board allocated $900,000 for the Chip Seal Program. This will allow an additional fifteen roads totaling 17,975 feet to be resurfaced this Fiscal Year. Roads identified for chip seal this Fiscal Year include:
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• Milton Road
• Dawson Road
• Boyd Road
• D. Fouraker Road
• Middle Road
• Lawhon Road
• Debbie Road
• Howard Road
• Oelsner Drive
• Wilder Boulevard
• Arbor Lane
• Seymour Lane
• Nassau River Road
• Freeman Road
• Myrtice Road

We want to thank the citizens of Nassau County for their patience during the preparation process. We would also like to thank our County Commissioners, (District 1) John F. Martin, (District 2) Aaron C. Bell, (District 3) Jeff Gray, (District 4) Thomas R. Ford, (District 5) Klynt A. Farmer, for their support and allocating funding for this initiative.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Road Department at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer
 

September 26, 2022
 
Press Release #1
Monitoring Hurricane Ian and Availability of Sandbags
 
Nassau County is continuing to monitor Hurricane Ian. While it’s still too early to determine the exact impacts of the storm locally, preparations are taking place to ensure we are ready. At a minimal, Nassau County is expected to receive heavy rains and flooding. 
 
Nassau County residents living in low-lying and/or flood prone areas should begin preparing now. The County will have sandbags available at two locations:
 

• Yulee Road Department: 86200 Gene Lasserre Boulevard, Yulee, FL 32097
• Hilliard Road Department: 37356 Pea Farm Road, Hilliard, FL 32046

 
Both sites will be open beginning at 12:30 p.m. today and will close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Following today, sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. until further notice.
 
Bags are pre-filled and ready for pickup. Public Works personnel will be onsite to assist you. You will be required to show proof of residency.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.
 
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All updates and information related to the storm can be found at www.OneNassau.com.
Follow Emergency Management on social media at www.facebook.com/NassauEM or at www.twitter.com/NassauEM.
 

9/25/22 @ 12:00 p.m. - The State's contractor has sent notice of their intent to have a lane closure on 8th Street for repair of a drainage pipe beneath the road. They indicated that a majority of the work has been done at night however the final, remaining step in the repair will require daytime work and a subsequent lane closure to the outside (right) lane heading west off the island from approximately Adams Road to Clinch Drive. The closure is anticipated to take place from 6am to 5pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, so please plan accordingly. 

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Williams, Project Administrator for Ferrovial Services, at (386) 247-6570 or via email at Melissa.Williams@ferrovialservices.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer

UPDATE: 9/8/22 @ 9:00 a.m.
The light was operational as of approximately 8:30 yesterday evening. However, the sidewalk at the entrance of the Goodwill shopping plaza is still closed as employees from the Traffic Division will be back on site today working on some remaining issues. Please continue to drive cautiously while in the area. We will let everyone know when the issue is completely resolved. 


9/7/22 @ 4:35 p.m. - The County's Traffic Division has been working all day to resolve an issue with the red light at Barnwell Road and State Road 200. They have been and will continue working on this until it is repaired. Right now, the light is in flashing mode for eastbound and westbound lanes. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area. 

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has been to the site and has installed safety cones as a slowing mechanism. They have also added cones to the turn lanes. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE THEM! You will still be able to turn (with caution) from the main eastbound/westbound lanes. Without a functioning light, there is no turn light, thus there's no turn lane. Anyone seen moving or altering the cones may be issued a citation by the Sheriff's Office. Please note that the Sheriff's Office are experts in traffic control and have implemented measures that based on their knowledge and expertise will increase motorist safety. Please trust their judgement!

Lastly, our Traffic Division staff have been working tirelessly all day trying to resolve the problem. If you see them, please be kind. They are hot and tired and doing everything they can to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. 

Thank you for your patience. We will notify everyone as soon as the light has been restored and is functioning properly. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/17/22 @ 8:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Road Department has several entry level job opportunities available. This video highlights the benefits of working for the County and includes information on the Apprenticeship Program which is designed to give employees a defined career path with opportunities to advance quickly. 

To review job descriptions or to apply online, please click here. 

If you have any questions, contact Nassau County Human Resources at (904) 530-6075.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

8/3/22 2 10:45 a.m. - JEA has notified the County of their intent to upgrade their water treatment plant located at 111 St. Mark Trail in Yulee. (see aerial)

According to their website, the facility is nearing the end of its useful service life and will be upgraded and replaced to ensure they can meet user demand and improve water pressure and system reliability. 

JEA has indicated that the work will primarily occur on the property at 111 St. Mark Trail and in nearby rights-of-way and utility easements. Normal construction hours will be Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. There may be occasions where extended hours or night and weekend hours may occur. The project is anticipated to be complete by January 2024. 

For additional information related to this project, please visit JEA's website by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding the Lofton Oaks Water Treatment Plan Facility Project, please contact JEA Project Outreach at (904) 665-7500 or by email at projectoutreach@jea.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/2/22 @ 9:15 a.m. - A property owner on Lee Street in Historic American Beach has hired Daymon Well Drilling and Pump Services to construct a well on their private property. This work will require the corner of Lee Street to be closed from August 22-August 24, 2022.

​A detour has been established for through traffic, however residents living within the closure area will be given access to get in and out of their properties. 

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Heffner with Daymon Well Drilling and Pump Services at (904) 545-7687.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/2/22 @ 2:15 p.m. - Please be advised that CSX has modified the dates for the River Road (Brandies Avenue) crossing. The new anticipated dates are August 29th at 5am - September 3rd at 5pm. The detour remains the same: Old Dixie Highway to Bypass Road to River Road. 

7/26/22 @ 4:50 p.m. - The Nassau County Road Department has been notified of upcoming Railroad Crossing repairs from CSX Construction, some of which will require closures and/or detours. Please see complete information below and reach out to Ericka Nickell at Southern Commercial Development (CSX's contractor) at (229) 262-4394 with questions or concerns. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Nassau County Road & Bridge Department
904 530-6175
e-mail: jkirkland@nassaucountyfl.com

Nassau County, Florida July 21, 2022 – On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the following railroad crossing due to repairs needed. Crossing will be closed between 2 to 5 days, except one way in/out crossings, varying on repairs needed:

• Ratliff Road in Callahan, FL – August 2 at 8:00 am to August 6 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to US301 to Thomas Creek Road to Ratliff Road
• Private Crossing (Located at end of Artesian Blvd.) in Callahan, FL – August 4 at 8:00 am to August 5 at 8:00 am. One way in and Out
• Pickett Street in Callahan, FL – August 8 at 8:00 am to August 12 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to US301 to Pickett Street
• River Road (Brandies Ave) in Callahan, FL – August 10 at 8:00 am to August 14 at 5:00 pm- Proposed Detour: Old Dixie Hwy to Bypass Road to River Road
• Old Dixie Hwy in Callahan, FL – August 15 at 8:00 am to August 20 at 5:00 pm * Pending Re-Opening of River Road (Brandies Ave) Proposed Detour: Brandies Avenue to River Road to Bypass Road to Old Dixie Hwy
• Braddock Road in Callahan, FL - August 17 at 8:00 am to August 18 at 8:00 am. One way in and Out
• Dyal Road in Callahan, FL – August 18 at 8:00 am to August 22 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Dyal Road
• Pratt Siding Road in Callahan, FL – August 24 at 8:00 am to August 28 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Henry Smith Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Pratt Siding Road
• Henry Smith Road in Hilliard, FL – August 29 at 8:00 am to September 2 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Henry Smith Road or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road
• Ingham Road in Hilliard, FL – August 30 at 8:00 am to September 3 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Pine Street to Ingham Road or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to Ingham Road
• CR108 in Hilliard, FL – August 31 at 8:00 am to September 4 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108
• 6th Street in Hilliard, FL – August 31 at 8:00 am to September 4 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121 to Conner Nelson Road to Bay Road to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street or US1 to Dyal Road to Old Dixie Hwy to Henry Smith Road to Pine Street to CR108 to Oxford Street to 6th Street
• Andrews Road in Hilliard, FL – September 6 at 8:00 am to September 11 at 5:00 pm -- US1 to CR121 to Andrews Road
• CR121 in Hilliard, FL – September 12 at 8:00 am to September 16 at 5:00 pm -- Proposed Detour: US1 to Andrews Road to CR121
• Tracy Road in Hilliard, FL – September 13 at 8:00 am to September 14 at 8:00 am -- One way in and Out

Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due to weather and/or other conditions.
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For additional information, please contact Ericka Nickell at Southern Commercial Development 229.262.4394.

7/26/22 @ 4:30 p.m. - 

The Thomas Creek Watershed has been a drainage concern for a number of years. Previous efforts to mitigate the flooding with structural components, drainage system maintenance, and snag and clearing have been futile.

In November 2017, a meeting was held between representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers, Senator Aaron Bean’s Office, State Representative Cord Byrd, and various County staff to discuss other possible solutions. It was discovered at that time that there are programs available under the Army Corps of Engineers’ Continuing Authority Program (CAP). Subsequently, the Board sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers requesting an investigation of the problems under the authority of Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948. The letter was signed at the December 11, 2017, Board of County Commissioner's meeting. 
 
In April 2018, the County was notified that the project would exceed the limitation of the CAP Program and was recommended to seek a Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Study to help the County identify solutions to resolve the flooding issues. The study began in 2019. It entailed extensive modeling with multiple scenarios considered. The Board of County Commissioners approved the final report in June of 2022 with a directive to staff for an Implementation Plan to be presented in six months. Part of the Implementation Plan will be community involvement. Staff hopes to discuss the outcome of the study at the public meeting with the path forward given the report findings.
 
​Please be advised that a Thomas Creek Community Meeting has been scheduled to discuss the results of the Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. The meeting will take place at the Callahan County Building located at 45401 Mickler Street on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. 

If you have any questions, please contact Senior Stormwater Engineer, Katie Peay, at (904) 530-6225 or via email at kpeay@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer