Jacksonville commuters could see changes as the Florida Department of Transportation asks for community feedback on a proposed median U-turn at the I-95 and Emerson Street intersection. According to Action News Jax, the proposed change is designed to ease traffic congestion for drivers leaving the Hart Expressway and entering I-95.
The median U-turn design would let drivers make quick U-turns in the median, helping to reduce traffic for those driving straight on Emerson Street or heading north on I-95. Similar designs are already in place at Collins Road and I-295 and at State Road 16 and I-95 in St. Augustine. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to coordinate this project with the I-95 lane expansion, according to First Coast News.
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold two public meetings to get feedback. There will be a virtual meeting on Monday and an in-person meeting the next day. The virtual meeting will have a Q&A session from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a presentation at 6 p.m. You can find registration info and project details at NFLroads.com/VPH, as detailed by First Coast News.
The following day, the Florida Department of Transportation Jacksonville Urban Office will play host to the in-person meeting, kicking off at 4:30 p.m. with an open house, and wrapping up with presentations and a period for public comment starting promptly at 6 p.m. Those who wish to attend can find the office located at 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Project documents are available in advance at buff.ly/3wt1Jas, a link shared by the Florida Department of Transportation Northeast Florida's Facebook page.
The redesign of I-95 and Emerson Street shows Florida Department of Transportation's effort to improve traffic flow while involving the community. Florida Department of Transportation encourages locals to join the meetings and share their thoughts, which will be important in deciding how the project moves forward to better serve the area.
