Residents of Clay County and frequent travelers through the region should be aware of upcoming road closures and construction that might affect their travel plans over the next week and beyond. Notable disruptions include a closure today at CR209 and Blanding Boulevard, as crews set to work on intersection improvements spanning from South of Wells Road to the Ortega River, a project beginning August 4. Anticipate alternate routes and potential delays.
Come late August, Middleburg will undergo significant changes with the paving of 23 local dirt roads off County Road 215, according to Clay County Government. Drivers should expect intermittent daytime single-lane closures affecting streets including Antelope Street and others right up to Witch Hazel Road—the job is expected to take around 30 days, weather allowing, paving the way towards improved road conditions and transit in the area.
Additional paving efforts will target Melrose Road in Keystone Heights, stretching between Lilly Lake Road and County Road 214; this paving initiative is set to begin in the same late August to September window and is slated for completion within a mere three-day span, underscoring a swift turnaround for enhanced road quality and transportation efficacy.
The development in Fleming Island is also on the horizon, with Radar Road soon to witness the birth of a new two-lane byway linking it to Town Center Boulevard at the existing roundabout construction is projected to commence in fall 2025 and will fully connect U.S. 17 to Town Center Boulevard, the project promises added amenities such as bike lanes, curbs, gutters, and drainage features aiming to bolster infrastructure and commuter options in the locale.
