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Clay County Announces Roadworks, Causing Disruptions for Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury Drivers

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Published on September 21, 2024
Clay County Announces Roadworks, Causing Disruptions for Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury DriversSource: Unsplash/the blowup

The Clay County Bonded Transportation Program heralds its inception with several projects aimed at improving Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury. According to an announcement from the county, residents should stay alert for temporary lane closures and reduced speed zones. For the most current information, motorists are encouraged to keep an eye on the Bonded Transportation Dashboard, which promises to post updates on start dates and project progression.

Along Belmont Boulevard in Lakeside, from State Road 21 to Widener Way, a milling and resurfacing project is scheduled to begin by the end of September. This work will involve single-lane closures during daylight hours, likely leading to some slowdowns. To save time, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid these disruptions.

As for County Road 220, it's gearing up for a transformation with two phases of widening and reconstruction. Phase 1 will expand the road to four lanes from Hollars Place to just west of Henley Road, ending at Chief Ridaught Trail, the county's notice details, also mentioning enhancements at intersections for better traffic flow. The estimated completion time for this leg of the project is 15 months. Phase 2 pushes the envelope further, extending the four lanes from Chief Ridaught Trail to Knight Boxx Road, paired with a new bridge to streamline transit over Little Black Creek. Signal updates at key intersections intend to alleviate congestion. This phase is pegged to last about 16 months. There will be detours starting around mid-November, extending across the project's lifetime, yet access to local properties will be maintained.

Lastly, Fleming Island's Eagle Harbor Parkway is on the docket for its own milling and resurfacing work, starting from U.S. Hwy 17 and stretching to Town Center Boulevard. The project is staged to begin in mid-October with daytime lane closures expected. For residents and regular commuters who traverse these thoroughfares, patience will be essential as the construction goes underway. For further queries, the county has made themselves reachable via email at [email protected].