A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) project to restore six acres of Batten Island to its natural salt marsh state will begin in July. Batten Island, south of Fort George Island along Heckscher Drive, is a 15-acre ruderal (spoil) island that was created during dredging of the area’s local…
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public hearing on Tuesday, June 28, regarding the proposed development of a railroad overpass on State Road 100 in Starke. The public hearing will take place at the Bradford County Fairgrounds, Building 1, located at 2300 N. Temple Avenue in Starke. The open house will begin…
A resurfacing and improvement project on approximately one mile of Emerson Street (State Road 126) from Spring Park Road to the Hart Expressway started the week of June 20. The $1.7 million project includes resurfacing, curb and gutter improvements, pedestrian signal upgrades, including pedestrian countdown timers, and sidewalk replacement. The project also includes resurfacing the…
The Florida Department of Transportation is gearing up to begin work on a roadway designed to relieve some of the congestion on U.S. 301 in Starke. Construction on the U.S. 301 truck route around Starke is set to begin this summer at an estimated cost of $90 million. The 7.3-mile long, four-lane truck route on…
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two, Northeast Florida, reminds travelers to use extra caution during inclement weather. We actively monitor the state roadways and Interstate for potential concerns and we encourage the traveling public to partner with us to ensure everyone arrives safely to their intended destinations. Our Regional Transportation Management Center in Jacksonville monitors…
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