Sisters Creek construction taking place amidst rich area history

  The Sisters Creek Bridge replacement on Heckscher Drive (SR 105) in Northeast Jacksonville replaces a bascule bridge built in 1952 and in need of replacement. The new bridge will be a high-rise bridge with a 65-foot vertical clearance that will eliminate traffic delays due to bridge openings for boats. Additionally, the high-rise bridge will…

Transportation History Month in Florida

This month holds a special importance for FDOT. In 1915, the Florida legislature established the Florida State Road Department, the precursor to the Florida Department of Transportation, and the State Road Board officially began operation on October 8, 1915. While the department celebrates its centennial anniversary, Gov. Scott has invited Floridians to observe October 2015…