Lane and ramp closures expected due to Buckman Bridge project
Plans to replace finger joints on the Buckman Bridge will cause lane and ramp closures starting Friday, May 30, through Monday, June 2.
The ramp from northbound U.S. 17 to I-295 South and two lanes of I-295 South over the Buckman Bridge will close between 10 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Monday.
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Drivers wanting to access I-295 South from U.S. 17 North will have to take the ramp to I-295 North and exit at Blanding Boulevard.
The Florida Department of Transportation recommends that drivers use alternate routes and plan ahead of time if they are traveling.
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Besides finger joint replacements, the project will also include structural steel work and minor coatings on the I-295 Buckman Bridge over the St. Johns River in Duval County.
The project is expected to be completed in early 2026.
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