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First Coast Expressway – New St. Johns River Bridge
Overview

The third and final segment of the FCE includes a new four-lane bridge over the St. Johns River just south of where the Shands Bridge currently stands. The design-build team of WGI, Inc., Johnson Bros. Corporation and American Bridge was selected to complete the project at a cost of approximately $595 million. The vertical clearance height of the new bridge will be 65 feet from the water line, compared to the existing 45 feet of clearance. The additional 20 feet will match the Buckman Bridge’s clearance and is an improvement for marine commerce in the region.

Click here to view an interactive GIS map of the project.

Click here to view drone footage of the project area at the start of construction.

Traffic Impacts
Project Photos
Bridge Rendering 1Bridge Rendering 2Bridge Rendering 3
Construction Open House (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a construction open house inviting the community to learn more about the First Coast Expressway St. Johns River Bridge project.

The hybrid construction open house will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Clay County Elections Office, 500 N. Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Virtual participation is available by registering at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2042181651241724501, webinar ID 543-862-403, or by calling into the meeting at (415) 655-0060, access code 677-379-051.

Interested parties may drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. to learn more about construction activities and anticipated timelines, view project renderings and talk to members of the project team.

Click here to view an interactive GIS map of the project.

Project Details
Project Start:Early 2023
Expected Completion:2030
Cost:$595 million
Project #:422938-7
RoadsState Road 23
CountiesClay, St. Johns
CitiesGreen Cove Springs, St. Augustine
Contact
Photo of Sara PleasantsSara Pleasants
386-269-3490
First Coast Expressway – New St. Johns River Bridge
Overview

The third and final segment of the FCE includes a new four-lane bridge over the St. Johns River just south of where the Shands Bridge currently stands. The design-build team of WGI, Inc., Johnson Bros. Corporation and American Bridge was selected to complete the project at a cost of approximately $595 million. The vertical clearance height of the new bridge will be 65 feet from the water line, compared to the existing 45 feet of clearance. The additional 20 feet will match the Buckman Bridge’s clearance and is an improvement for marine commerce in the region.

Click here to view an interactive GIS map of the project.

Click here to view drone footage of the project area at the start of construction.

Project Details
Project Start:Early 2023
Expected Completion:2030
Cost:$595 million
Project #:422938-7
RoadsState Road 23
CountiesClay, St. Johns
CitiesGreen Cove Springs, St. Augustine
Contact
Photo of Sara PleasantsSara Pleasants
386-269-3490
Events
Construction Open House (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a construction open house inviting the community to learn more about the First Coast Expressway St. Johns River Bridge project.

The hybrid construction open house will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Clay County Elections Office, 500 N. Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Virtual participation is available by registering at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2042181651241724501, webinar ID 543-862-403, or by calling into the meeting at (415) 655-0060, access code 677-379-051.

Interested parties may drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. to learn more about construction activities and anticipated timelines, view project renderings and talk to members of the project team.

Click here to view an interactive GIS map of the project.

Project Photos
Bridge Rendering 1Bridge Rendering 2Bridge Rendering 3
 
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