5/8/26 @ 3:30 p.m. 

Work performed the week of May 4, 2026: 

Temporary Signals:

• Continue to operate from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75) 

Barrier Wall:

• Remains in place from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75)

Milling:

• Milled existing asphalt within road closure limits from Stokes Rd to CR 119

Subgrade:

• Subgrade was graded and balanced from sta. 221+25 to 238+75 Lt. Rdwy.

Paving:

• Horseshoe Cir. Was paved with (2) lifts of asphalt base

CR 121 Road Closure

• CR 121 was closed from Stokes Rd to CR 119 for construction of roadway and Concrete box culvert.

 
Upcoming work & activities for the week of May 11, 2026:

• Continue 3” milling operations with road closure limits.
• Begin removing existing box culvert at sta. 406+59
• Relocating barrier wall and signals
• Maintenance of Traffic.

 
Dates and locations:
  
Monday 05/11/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Prepping subgrade for asphalt base and structural asphalt
• Maintain road closure and continue 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Begin Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119). 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Tuesday 05/12/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Paving both lifts of Asphalt base in L-1 lane from Sta. 222+00 to 238+69 Left Roadway
• Maintain road closure and continue 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Continue Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119) 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Wednesday 05/13/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Paving structural asphalt from Sta. 222+00 to 238+69 Left Roadway
• Maintain road closure and continue 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Continue Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119) 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase

Thursday 05/14/26:
 Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Place final striping behind barrier wall from Sta. 222+00 to 238+69 Left Roadway
• Maintain road closure and begin 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Continue Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119) 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Friday 05/15/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Begin relocating barrier wall to Sta. 90+40 to 106+71.
• Maintain road closure and continue 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Continue Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119) .

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Saturday 05/16/26:

• No work scheduled.

Road closure continues. NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Sunday 05/17/26:

• No work scheduled.

Road closure continues. NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.
 
 -Sabrina Robertson 
​ Communications Officer

5/6/26 @ 3:30 p.m.

Please join us in congratulating three outstanding County employees who have successfully completed their 4-year apprenticeship programs through the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)!

Ryan Houghlan – Electrical
Jake Johnson and Chris Wyckoff - HVAC

Through NEFBA’s nationally recognized apprenticeship program, these individuals have spent the past four years balancing hands-on, on-the-job training with classroom instruction—gaining real-world experience while earning industry credentials. Programs like these are designed to “earn while you learn,” preparing participants for long-term, high-demand careers in the skilled trades.

From installing and maintaining critical systems to troubleshooting complex challenges, these graduates are now equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support essential County operations and serve our growing community.

This achievement directly reflects the County’s Strategic Priorities, particularly our commitment to professional development, workforce readiness, and expanding opportunities within the skilled trades. By investing in our employees and supporting pathways like apprenticeship programs, we are building a stronger, more resilient workforce that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Skilled trades professionals are more important than ever, helping meet the demands of growth and infrastructure across Northeast Florida, and we are proud to support that pipeline of talent.

Congratulations again to Chris, Ryan, and Jake on this incredible accomplishment. Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work are truly something to celebrate!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

5/2/26 @ 9:00 a.m. - Weekly County Road 121 progress update

Work performed the week of April 27, 2026:

Temporary Widening:

• Dressed up shoulder along temporary widening throughout project limits.

Traffic Switch:

• Traffic was switched from left roadway to right roadway to allow for construction of the left roadway from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75) 

Temporary Signals:

• Continue to operate from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75) 

Barrier Wall:

• Remains in place from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75)

Milling:

• Milled existing asphalt 3” for depth from sta. 221+25 to 238+75 Lt. Rdwy.

Subgrade:

• Subgrade was mixed from sta. 221+25 to 238+75 Lt. Rdwy.

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Activities planned for the week of May 4, 2026: 

• Continue subgrade operations from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75)

• Road closure to be installed May 6th, 2026 from Stokes road to CR-119
• Box Culverts - May 6th, 2026
• Maintenance of Traffic.

Planned dates and locations: 

Monday 05/04/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall.
• Activities: grading and compacting subgrade Left Roadway
• Prepping for road closure from Stokes Rd to CR-119.

Tuesday 05/05/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: grading and compacting subgrade Left Roadway, Paving Horseshoe Cir. South intersection
• Prepping for road closure from Stokes Rd to CR-119.

Wednesday 05/06/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: grading and compacting subgrade Left Roadway
• Install road closure from Stokes Rd to CR-119.

 Thursday 05/07/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Subgrade construction
• Maintain road closure and begin 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Begin Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119). 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Friday 05/08/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall.
• Activities: Paving L-1 lane from Sta. 222+00 to 238+69 Left Roadway.
• Maintain road closure and continue 3” milling operations from Stokes Road to CR-119
• Continue Demo of existing box culvert at sta. 406+59 (approximately 1.34 miles North of Stokes Rd & .46 miles South of CR-119) 

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.

Saturday 05/09/26:

• No work scheduled
• Road closure continues.

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.
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Sunday 05/10/26:

• No work scheduled
• Road closure continues.

NOTE:  Access to properties will be maintained, but no traffic can cross the box culvert location during this phase.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Capital Projects at (904) 530-6370.

4/29/26 @ 7:00 p.m.

Good news for the community! Buccaneer Trail will officially reopen at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, as scheduled!

This reopening marks an important milestone as Phase 2 construction continues to progress on schedule. We appreciate the hard work of the contractor and utility teams in reaching this point and keeping the project moving forward safely and efficiently.

Please note that Amelia Island Parkway between Buccaneer Trail and South Fletcher will remain closed until July as additional construction activities continue in that area. We will continue to provide weekly updates on the project.
​will remain closed until July as additional construction activities continue in that area. We will continue to provide weekly updates on the project. 

Thank you to the community for your continued patience and cooperation during construction.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/29/26 @ 2:30 p.m. 

Nassau County would like to make residents and motorists aware of an upcoming traffic pattern change at the William Burgess Extension roundabout scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

As part of ongoing construction improvements, southbound traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed western portion of the roundabout. While motorists will notice a slight change in the traffic configuration, the overall travel route through the area will remain the same.

All other traffic movements will remain unchanged.

To help prepare drivers in advance, the contractor will be updating the electronic message board on Miner Road with details regarding the upcoming change.

Work will begin after morning parent drop-off and is expected to be completed prior to afternoon school pickup. Crews will also be on site during pickup hours to assist motorists and help ensure traffic continues to move safely and efficiently.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution, follow posted signage, and remain alert while traveling through the work zone. Nassau County appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as these improvements continue.

If you have any questions, please contact our Capital Projects Management Department at (904) 530-6370.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/29/26 @ 9:00 a.m.

A special thank you to Keep Nassau Beautiful, all site coordinators, community partners, and the many dedicated volunteers who participated in the 2026 St. Marys River Cleanup on April 18. Their collective efforts helped remove a significant amount of litter and debris from waterways, parks, boat ramps, roadways, marsh areas, and shorelines throughout Nassau County.

Cleanup efforts took place at nine locations across the county, including Kings Ferry Boat Ramp, Edwards Boat Ramp, Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp, Creekside Drive, Shave Bridge West/Wade’s Place, Bill Melton Boat Ramp Park, Lofton Creek Paddle area, Goffinsville Park, Holly Point Boat Ramp, and the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. Volunteers worked both on land and on the water to help protect the St. Marys River and surrounding natural habitats.

Volunteers made a tremendous impact across all cleanup locations throughout Nassau County. Teams removed litter and bulk debris from boat ramps, shorelines, marsh areas, roadways, parks, and waterways along the St. Marys River corridor. Notable efforts included volunteers working by land and water at Bill Melton Boat Ramp Park and Lofton Creek, cleanup teams tackling heavily littered areas near Creekside Drive and Shave Bridge, and community groups including Eight Flags Jeep Club, Lowe’s, Paddle Jax Amelia, and Sheriff’s Youth Ranch staff helping restore several key public access areas. The cleanup effort resulted in dozens of bags of litter and large debris items being removed from the environment, helping protect local wildlife and waterways.

​As part of Nassau County’s continued partnership with Keep Nassau Beautiful, County staff will coordinate the removal and proper disposal of all collected debris left at designated pickup locations following the event.
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We sincerely appreciate everyone who volunteered their time and energy to help preserve Nassau County’s waterways and natural beauty for future generations. Your hard work continues to make a lasting difference throughout our community.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/27/26 @ 7:00 p.m.

Signal crews will be working overnight at the intersection of Chester Road and David Hallman Parkway on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28–29, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Crews will be removing signal arms from existing poles and installing new arms on recently upgraded poles, an important step in enhancing safety, visibility, and long-term reliability at this busy intersection.

Motorists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the area. If traffic signals are not operational, please treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
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The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will be on site to assist with traffic control as needed. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve roadway safety for everyone.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/25/26 @ 4:00 p.m.

Below is the weekly update for the County Road 121 project.

Work performed the week of April 20, 2026: 
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Temporary Widening:

• Dressed up shoulder along temporary widening throughout project limits.

Temporary Signals:

• Continue to operate from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75) 

Barrier Wall:

• Remains in place from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75)

Paving:

• Placed asphalt base and structural asphalt from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69

​Upcoming work & activities:

• Switch traffic pattern to left roadway
  • Mill 3” roadway (LT)
  • Road closure to be installed May 6th, 2026 from Stokes road to CR-119
  • Maintenance of traffic. 

Daily single-lane closures are not currently planned for next week. If a lane closure were to be installed it will occur as needed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 

• CR 121 from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 238+69) continues to operate under single lane, two-way alternating traffic with temporary signals

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Planned locations and dates:

Monday 04/27/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Striping.

Tuesday 04/28/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Work operations will be switched from RT Rdwy to LT Rdwy.
• Activities: resetting barrier wall, adjusting signals, milling.

Wednesday 04/29/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
•  Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: milling, subgrade construction.

Thursday 04/30/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Subgrade construction.

Friday 05/01/26:

•  Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Subgrade construction.

 Saturday 05/02/26:

• No work scheduled.

Sunday 04/03/26:

• No work scheduled.

​If you have any questions, please reach out to the Capital Projects Department at (904) 530-6370.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/24/26 @ 4:00 p.m.

Excellent progress has been made this week. The contractor and utility owners have worked diligently and expeditiously to advance Phase 2 operations and Buccaneer Trail and the north leg of Amelia Island Parkway are now slated to reopen by Thursday, April 30th! See below for more important details.
 
Activities Completed This Week:

• TB Landmark fully completed the gas main relocation
• MAER Construction continued installation of pipe and drainage inlet structures
• The double 30” x 19” elliptical cross drain is now fully installed underneath AIP
• Curb and gutter placement along the AIP north leg and Buccaneer Trail
• Curb placement began on the interior islands

 
Upcoming Activities:

• Paving operations begin this Saturday, April 25th
• Temporary striping to follow

 
New Traffic Configuration (Effective Thursday, April 30):
Please be aware that the approach to the roundabout will be signed for its permanent 25 mph design speed. Drivers will notice the horizontal deflection (gentle left or right curves) as you approach the center of the intersection from all directions. This is an intentional traffic-calming feature in the modern FDOT design to naturally slow traffic upon approach to the intersection and improve safety.
 
Travel will be limited to north/south movements via AIP and Buccaneer Trail.
The south leg of AIP (leading to Fletcher Ave) will remain closed through project completion.
 
Important Notes:
Future single-lane closures at the roundabout will be required for final feature installations, and a possible full closure for final asphalt friction course placement closer to project completion. These will be announced in advance.

The official posted detour (Fletcher to Sadler Road / Simmons Road) will remain in place for northbound traffic to account for those temporary closures. Full pedestrian access via the shared-use path is not yet available at the roundabout. More information will be shared as it becomes accessible.

Thank you all for your continued patience and cooperation with the detours, your efforts are helping us reach this major milestone safely and on schedule. We’re getting very close to a much safer, modern intersection for our community!
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Safe travels, neighbors!
​
 -Sabrina Robertson
  Communications Officer

4/17/26 @ 3:45 p.m.

​Steady progress continues on Phase 2. Utility relocations are advancing smoothly, and we’re now transitioning into the next phase of roadway and drainage work. Thank you for your continued patience and for following the signed detours. Your cooperation is keeping travel times stable and helping the project move forward efficiently.

Key activities completed the week of April 13, 2026: 

• The City of Fernandina Beach successfully completed their water main installation and tie-in on Tuesday, April 14
• TB Landmark is nearing completion of the 6" steel gas main relocation
• MAER Construction began installing the double 30” x 19” elliptical concrete pipe underneath Amelia Island Parkway to connect the roadside swales
• MAER also started mixing and placing stabilization material on Amelia Island Parkway.

Looking Ahead : Week of April 20, 2026:

• Continued installation of pipe and drainage structures
• Ongoing subgrade stabilization
• Preparation for base material and the structural asphalt course.

Traffic Note: Northbound travel times between the Amelia City roundabout and Simmons Road remain consistent with last week’s improved levels.
 
These steps are bringing us closer to completing the critical utility conflict areas and eventually reopening Buccaneer Trail. We appreciate everyone’s understanding during this important safety improvement project.

How Modern Roundabouts Improve Safety and Efficiency
This project follows the latest Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) modern roundabout standards, which emphasize deflection to naturally slow traffic, reduce crash severity, and improve overall flow compared to traditional signalized intersections.

The Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail roundabout features a 120-foot interior width circle diameter. It includes a full, slightly raised, 10’ wide mountable brick paver truck apron. The apron provides extra clearance for larger vehicles such as school buses, fire engines, ambulances, and delivery trucks to navigate comfortably without encroaching on the main circulatory roadway or forcing smaller vehicles off their path. This design ensures navigating the intersection remains reliable while maintaining low speeds for everyday traffic, enhancing safety for all users including pedestrians and cyclists on the shared-use path. Once complete, this roundabout will deliver smoother, safer travel with fewer severe crashes and lower long-term maintenance needs. Information published by the FHWA shows fatal or severe (incapacitating injury) crashes are reduced by 90% or more via modern roundabouts, with some studies showing a 100% decrease in fatal crashes at single-lane roundabouts.

To learn more about FHWA Highway Safety Programs, including intersection safety and roundabouts, visit https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection-safety/intersection-types/roundabouts​.
 
-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/17/26 @ 3:00 p.m. 

Work performed the week of April 13, 2026: 

Temporary signal

• Continue to operate from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles north of Batey Lane

Barrier Wall

• Remains in place from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles north of Batey Lane

Subgrade

• Continued/finished grading and subgrade from Horseshoe Circle to 0.04 miles north of Batey Lane

Paving

• Placed asphalt base and structural asphalt from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles north of Batey Lane. 

Activities for the week of April 20, 2026

• Switch traffic pattern to left roadway
• Mill 3" roadway
• Maintenance of traffic. 

Daily single-lane closures are not currently planned. If a lane closure were to be installed it will occur as needed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 

• CR 121 from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 238+69) is operation under single lane, two-way alternating traffic with temporary signals

Planned locations and dates

Monday 04/20/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Base construction & paving structural asphalt.

·Tuesday 04/21/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall.
• Activities: Base construction & paving structural asphalt.

·Wednesday 04/22/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be switched from RT Rdwy to LT Rdwy.
• Activities: resetting barrier wall, adjusting signals, milling.

Thursday 04/23/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall
• Activities: Milling, Subgrade construction.

Friday 04/24/26:
Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

• Work operations will be behind barrier wall.
• Activities: Subgrade construction

Saturday 04/25/26:

• No work scheduled.

Sunday 04/26/26:

• No work scheduled.

NOTE: ALL WORK ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONDITIONS

Questions? Please contact Capital Projects Management at (904) 530-6370.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/13/26 @ 5:00 p.m.

Significant progress continues on Phase 2 operations. Our teams made solid advancements last week while keeping safety and traffic flow top priorities.

Key Activities Completed the Week of April 6th:

• TB Landmark continued welding and pressure testing of the 6" steel gas main
• The gas main has been shifted approximately 80 feet east with a 90-degree tie-in 115 feet south of the roundabout center
• The City of Fernandina Beach successfully installed their water main relocation
• The existing 90-degree bend in the water main has been shifted approximately 150 feet south of the roundabout center.

These vital utility relocations ensure the entire intersection will remain accessible to north and southbound traffic should any future utility maintenance or upgrades be required.

Looking Ahead – Week of April 13th:

• City of Fernandina Beach will connect the relocated water main to the existing line on Tuesday, April 14th  — some customers may experience a short water outage (they have already been notified)
• TB Landmark will continue gas main reconnection activities, with completion scheduled for Saturday, April 18th
• MAER Construction will advance storm pipe and drainage structure installations
• Florida Public Utilities (FPU) will begin boring their electric distribution lines and marking vault locations.

Positive Traffic Update:
Thanks to continued coordination with the City of Fernandina Beach on maintenance of traffic, we’ve seen a substantial improvement,  over a 50% on average reduction in peak afternoon northbound travel times between the Amelia City roundabout and Simmons Road. This improvement is largely due to more drivers following the signed Sadler Road and Simmons Road detours. Your patience and cooperation are making a real difference in keeping traffic moving. Thank you for being considerate of fellow motorists and residents during these important safety upgrades.

We’ll continue sharing updates as we move closer to reopening Buccaneer Trail. Safe travels, neighbors!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/11/26 @ 9:00 a.m. - County Road 121 Traffic Update

Work performed the week of April 6, 2026

Drainage:

• No drainage operation this week.

​Temporary Signals:

• Temporary signals were installed from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75

​Barrier Wall:

• Temporary barrier was installed from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 221+25 to Sta. 238+75)

Subgrade Prep:

• Began/finished mixing subgrade from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• Began blading and grading subgrade from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

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Milling/Paving:

• Milled existing asphalt 3” from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)
• No paving operations were performed.

Activities scheduled the week of April 13, 2026 

• Continue working subgrade
• Asphalt base construction
• ​Maintenance of Traffic.

Traffic Information for the week of April 13, 2026: 

• Daily single-lane closures are not currently planned for next week. If a lane closure were to be installed it will occur as needed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 
• CR 121 from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 238+69) is operation under single lane, two-way alternating traffic with temporary signals.

Monday 04/13/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

Tuesday 04/14/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

Wednesday 04/15/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

Thursday 04/16/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

Friday 04/16/26:

• Continue working from Horseshoe Circle to .04 miles North of Batey LN (Sta. 222+00 to Sta. 238+69)

Saturday:

• No work scheduled.

Sunday:

• No work scheduled.

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NOTE: ALL LANE CLOSURES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONDITIONS

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

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.
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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.

That means:

•  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.
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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