‘Our route is getting torn up:’ Construction continues to improve Jacksonville Beach roadways
Several streets at the beach will now be closed to through traffic as a major construction project continues in the area.
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Action News Jax first told you about the '900-day project' back in August. It still has more than 500 days of work left.
'900-day project:' Neighbors in Jacksonville Beach waiting to get road and beach access back
The following roads will be closed for improvements until January 2025:
"I used to walk my dogs that way, but now we have a different route because our route is getting torn up," Micha Mill said.
She got a letter informing her about the construction earlier this week.
The project will add curb inlets and a new storm trunk line. By widening the roads, some family's driveways will be torn up to add in sidewalks.
"I guess it's better for the tourists but it's not fun for the residents in the meantime," Mill said.
Click here to see the different street impacts phase by phase.
Everything east of Third Street should be finished by March of next year. By phase five, in March of 2026, A1A will be impacted.
The project is expected to be completed in June of 2026.
