As icy conditions sweep across Jacksonville, winter weather has led to the closure of key bridges, creating significant disruptions. According to First Coast News, the Main Street, Hart, and Mathews Bridges have been closed due to hazardous conditions following a crash and reports of black ice.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that these bridges were shut down amidst multiple crashes owing to the winter storm as of 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, as per News4Jax. The precarious weather has triggered a Winter Storm Warning for the area, in effect until 1 p.m., covering all Southeast Georgia counties and most Northeast Florida counties, with the exception of St. Johns County and southern Putnam County.
In a precautionary appeal, authorities have urged residents to exercise extreme caution while driving, especially when navigating elevated areas such as bridges and overpasses. It remains uncertain when the bridges will become operational again.
The conditions appear notably precarious, with the City of Jacksonville reporting icy conditions via social media at around 9:10 a.m. on the affected bridges, ActionNewsJax shared in its reports. Despite the disruptions, officials are advising the public on planning ahead to ensure warmth and safety, particularly in the event of power outages due to ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs.
