Heads up, Mayport Road regulars: You're gonna need to take the scenic route for your late-night commutes over the next fortnight. The Florida Department of Transportation has closed the Mayport Road flyover at Atlantic Boulevard, citing that the final layer of asphalt is scheduled to be laid down. The work, which started Sunday, will see closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through Thursday for approximately two weeks.
According to the project's details, shared through the City of Atlantic Beach's announcement, the goal behind this nocturnal inconvenience is to improve safety, particularly under rainy conditions. Crews will be paving the roads, wearing reflective vests, visible driving past their well-lit work zones while commuters are detoured off the beaten path.
For those looking to navigate around the closure, take note: a detour is in place that reroutes drivers via Florida Boulevard, looping back onto Mayport Road. It's a minor sidestep in the grand scheme, one intended to result in a smoother, safer drive for local traffic and visitors.
The Atlantic Boulevard resurfacing project stretches from Kernan Boulevard overpass to where it meets Mayport Road and is part of a larger effort to renovate and maintain the infrastructural fabric of the area. While the closed flyover during these late-night hours might add minutes to your drive, as noted by the City of Atlantic Beach, it's a temporary hiccup that will lead to long-term improvements for all motorists traveling in this corner of Florida.
