Overnight lane closures planned on A1A all week in St. Johns County
Drivers in St. Johns County should plan for overnight detours along A1A beginning Monday.
At 9 p.m., the intersection at A1A, Mickler Road and Ponte Vedra Boulevard will see partial closures due to road work.
A contractor for the county will be doing final grading and paving operations in the intersection.
Periodic lane closures will continue from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly. Work is expected to wrap up by Monday, February 17th.
Operations will be normal during daytime hours.
St. Johns County deputies will be on-site to help people traveling in the area, but it's best if drivers find a detour.
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