St. Augustine's nighttime drivers are advised to prepare for a series of detours affecting I-95 exit ramps starting today. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Northeast Florida has announced that these detours are being put in place to enable testing for new wrong-way detection systems. If you're planning any late-night travel next week, it's time to map out some alternate routes, as these closures are set to take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., provided the weather and other potential disruptions play nice.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Northeast Florida announced planned I-95 exit ramp closures starting today to test wrong-way detection systems and improve road safety.
For St. Augustine drivers, the schedule is as follows: the I-95 SB ramp to SR 207 will close on Sunday, and the I-95 NB ramp to SR 207 will close on Monday. The I-95 SB ramp to SR 16 will close on Tuesday night, followed by the I-95 NB ramp to SR 16 on Wednesday.
FDOT encourages drivers to follow detour signs and plan their trips accordingly. These closures are temporary measures aimed at improving safety and infrastructure.
