Clay County residents can brace for a slew of road and lane closures as the county initiates several transportation projects, according to the latest report on the Clay County government's website. As part of the Bonded Transportation Program, lane closures will affect areas in Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury; drivers are advised to check the online dashboard for updates and can subscribe to project newsletters for ongoing information.
Orange Park's Allen Lane will see a complete shutdown due to CSX Transportation's maintenance work, starting October 10 at 8 AM and continuing until roughly the next day, and meanwhile, Belmont Boulevard in Lakeside is queued up for milling and resurfacing which will result in single-lane closures beginning in October, it's expected that these disruptions will continue for some time as the area undergoes comprehensive expansions and improvements. Contractors are also gearing up to widen County Road 220 in two phases: the first stretching from Hollars Place to Chief Ridaught Trail, and the second from Chief Ridaught Trail to Knight Boxx Road, with detours starting mid-November; residents should maintain access to their properties throughout construction.
Additional maintenance will soon commence on Eagle Harbor Parkway from U.S. Hwy 17 to Town Center Boulevard, with single-lane closures anticipated to start in the latter half of October. For the residents of the Grove Park subdivision, delayed roadwork will cause closures in early October, with an estimated four-week timeline for completion. On County Road 209, the transformation into a four-lane roadway continues with expected completion by summer 2026, leading to daily single-lane closures currently and a two-month road closure at the CSX tracks starting from September 9 to adjust road profiles, with local residents having full property access during this period.
Further pavement and road structure enhancements are underway across the county including on County Road 218, where work will continue until summer 2025, and on County Road 220 where both nighttime lane closures for water line upgrades, and daytime single-lane closures at Henley Road for Clay Electric utility work are expected, separate median modifications along County Road 220 aim for increased driver safety, the current step in this series being roadway striping. Lastly, improvements to Gay Road's storm system should take approximately three months and Moody Avenue is subject to a navigational detour between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive due to a compromised box culvert.
As for Oakleaf Plantation Parkway's sidewalk and signal work and the full road closure on Richards Road for drainage upgrades, motorists should prepare for potential delays and adhere to established detours. Sandridge Road is under reconstruction and widening efforts, pertinent to Project #4 of the Bonded Transportation Program, with flagger-assisted lane closures coming into effect periodically and traffic patterns shifting come November for paving operations. County officials implore drivers to exercise caution and slow down in work zones for the safety of roadside workers. More details and regular updates on these projects can be found at the Clay County government's dedicated website.
