The streets of Clay County are bracing for a spate of road and lane closures as several transportation projects are set to commence. Residents should be ready for temporary lane closures and reduced speed zones throughout the area, noted a recent post on the official Clay County government website.
Highlighted in the Clay County update is the ambitious Bonded Transportation Program, which seeks to improve the road infrastructure in Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Lake Asbury. With the construction onset, motorists are being advised to expect changes to their usual routes. For those looking to stay updated, the Bonded Transportation Dashboard offers project timelines and updates, and residents can subscribe to project-specific newsletters.
The CR-220 Widening Project is among the most notable, divided into two phases. Phase 1 will see County Road 220 expanded to four lanes from Hollars Place to Chief Ridaught Trail, incorporating intersection improvements at Henley Road. A subsequent Phase 2 will extend the four lanes east to Knight Boxx Road and include a new bridge over Little Black Creek. "All businesses and residents will have full access to their property during both projects," ensured the Clay County post. Detours will be in effect starting mid to late November, continuing throughout the project's duration.
County Road 209, often known as Russell Road, will experience daily single-lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m, specifically from Peters Creek Bridge to US 17. Upgrades will transform the current two-lane roadway into a larger, four-laned avenue complete with cycling and pedestrian provisions by summer 2026. Similarly, night work on Sandridge Road is set to cause slowdowns and could inconvenience residents starting the week of November 11, as paving operations shift to the evening hours.
Furthermore, the Clay County government provided information concerning a First Coast Expressway expansion, a nearly $180 million venture slated for completion in spring 2025. This addition to the county's infrastructure represents a multi-lane, toll road designed to accommodate increased traffic demands.
Those eager for more specifics on the litany of constructions projects and associated traffic changes can find further details on the Clay County government website here.
