JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled continuous northbound double lane and ramp closures for the Buckman Bridge starting Friday night.
The closures are part of a maintenance project to replace finger joints and perform structural repairs on the Interstate 295 crossing. The project also involves structural steel work and partial coatings on the bridge.
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Two outside lanes of I-295 North are scheduled to close Friday at 10 p.m. and reopen by 4 a.m. Monday.
The ramp from San José Boulevard, also known as State Road 13, to I-295 North will also be closed during the same period. Motorists will be detoured via Old St. Augustine Road to access the interstate while the ramp is closed.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow for additional travel time throughout the weekend.
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Real-time traffic alerts for the area are available through the FL511 website. Information regarding local lane closures and roadwork is also shared by the Florida Department of Transportation District Two on social media and at nflroads.com.
The project is expected to be completed in late 2026. This timeline is subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
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