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I-95 Widening from South of Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard
Overview

This design-build project (FIN 432259-2) consists of the reconstruction of I-95 from south of Emerson Street (State Road 126) to Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10). The anticipated project limits along I-95 extend from approximately 2,700 feet south of Emerson Street to 2,400 feet south of Atlantic Boulevard.

Project improvements include:

  • Reconstructing I-95 southbound and I-95 northbound to provide a total of 5 travel lanes in each direction
  • Raising the profile of I-95 to improve sight distance
  • Replacing the bridges over Emerson Street and San Diego Road
  • Resurfacing Emerson Street from U.S. 1 to Spring Park Road (FIN 445343-1)
  • Reconfiguring the interchange at Emerson Street as a median U-turn (MUT) interchange
  • Installing drainage improvements along I-95
  • Constructing additional retention ponds
  • Replacing all lighting along I-95
  • Replacing all ITS components
  • Replacing overhead signage
  • Updating traffic signals
  • Adding and replacing sound walls
  • Constructing cul-de-sacs at several locations
  • Relocating utilities

Superior Construction Company was selected to complete both projects.

Construction activities will take place during daytime and nighttime hours. No pile driving activities will be allowed from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. The following lane closure restrictions will be in place throughout construction:

I-95 and Ramps

  • No single lane closures allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • No double lane closures, triple lane closures or detours allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
  • With prior approval, single lane closures for pile driving activities may be allowed during daylight hours on Saturday.

Emerson Street
  • No lane closures allowed from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, except for pile driving in the median of Emerson Street, which may utilize single lane closures eastbound and single lane closures westbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • No detours allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Traffic Impacts
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In-Person Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)
An in-person construction open house and public meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 at the FDOT Jacksonville Urban Office, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed interchange improvements as well as the I-95 widening project as a whole. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding proposed changes to the interchange will begin at 6 p.m.
Virtual Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Monday, September 16, 2024)

A virtual construction open house and public meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Staff and consultants will be available from 5 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed interchange improvements as well as the I-95 widening project as a whole. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding proposed changes to the interchange will begin at 6 p.m. Registration information:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7641708508834087001
Webinar ID:835-891-699

Project Details
Project Start:August 2023
Expected Completion:Spring 2028
Cost:$247 million
Project #:432259-2, 445343-1
RoadsInterstate 95, State Road 126
CountiesDuval
CitiesJacksonville
Contact
Photo of Sara PleasantsSara Pleasants
386-269-3490
I-95 Widening from South of Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard
Overview

This design-build project (FIN 432259-2) consists of the reconstruction of I-95 from south of Emerson Street (State Road 126) to Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10). The anticipated project limits along I-95 extend from approximately 2,700 feet south of Emerson Street to 2,400 feet south of Atlantic Boulevard.

Project improvements include:

  • Reconstructing I-95 southbound and I-95 northbound to provide a total of 5 travel lanes in each direction
  • Raising the profile of I-95 to improve sight distance
  • Replacing the bridges over Emerson Street and San Diego Road
  • Resurfacing Emerson Street from U.S. 1 to Spring Park Road (FIN 445343-1)
  • Reconfiguring the interchange at Emerson Street as a median U-turn (MUT) interchange
  • Installing drainage improvements along I-95
  • Constructing additional retention ponds
  • Replacing all lighting along I-95
  • Replacing all ITS components
  • Replacing overhead signage
  • Updating traffic signals
  • Adding and replacing sound walls
  • Constructing cul-de-sacs at several locations
  • Relocating utilities

Superior Construction Company was selected to complete both projects.

Construction activities will take place during daytime and nighttime hours. No pile driving activities will be allowed from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. The following lane closure restrictions will be in place throughout construction:

I-95 and Ramps

  • No single lane closures allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • No double lane closures, triple lane closures or detours allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
  • With prior approval, single lane closures for pile driving activities may be allowed during daylight hours on Saturday.

Emerson Street
  • No lane closures allowed from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, except for pile driving in the median of Emerson Street, which may utilize single lane closures eastbound and single lane closures westbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • No detours allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Project Details
Project Start:August 2023
Expected Completion:Spring 2028
Cost:$247 million
Project #:432259-2, 445343-1
RoadsInterstate 95, State Road 126
CountiesDuval
CitiesJacksonville
Contact
Photo of Sara PleasantsSara Pleasants
386-269-3490
Events
In-Person Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)
An in-person construction open house and public meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 at the FDOT Jacksonville Urban Office, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed interchange improvements as well as the I-95 widening project as a whole. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding proposed changes to the interchange will begin at 6 p.m.
Virtual Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Monday, September 16, 2024)

A virtual construction open house and public meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Staff and consultants will be available from 5 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed interchange improvements as well as the I-95 widening project as a whole. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding proposed changes to the interchange will begin at 6 p.m. Registration information:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7641708508834087001
Webinar ID:835-891-699

 
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