Evening Lane Closures on US 17 and I-95 Set to Impact Friday Commute

Jacksonville Traffic Overview for Friday, February 13, 2026

Jacksonville commuters should prepare for a mix of daytime roadworks and significant evening lane closures as we head into the weekend. While major arteries like I-10 and I-295 are largely clear during peak morning hours, several ongoing Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects and utility works will impact travel times throughout the day and into the late-night hours.

Major Arteries and Interstate Updates

Interstate 95 remains the primary area of concern for those traveling through the urban core. Drivers can expect the following impacts today:

• I-95 Widening Project: Construction continues on I-95 from south of Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard. While most heavy machinery is off the road during the day, motorists should be alert for shifting lanes and narrow shoulders.
• Late-Night Friday Closures: Starting at 11:59 p.m. tonight, I-95 between Bowden Road and San Marco Boulevard will see nighttime lane closures for road work. These are expected to remain in place until 7 a.m. Saturday morning.
• White Avenue & San Diego Road: Continuous southbound road closures remain in effect at the White Avenue overpass and San Diego Road for long-term construction projects. Follow posted detours to navigate around these areas.

Local Roadworks and Surface Street Delays

Several major surface streets are experiencing daytime lane closures that may slow down local traffic between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.:

• Roosevelt Boulevard (US 17): Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, motorists at the St. Johns Avenue intersection should expect nighttime westbound lane closures. This work is scheduled to continue through the weekend.
• McCormick Road (SR 116): Expect eastbound lane closures between Jane Street and Sand Castle Lane until 5 p.m. today. Westbound closures are also scheduled to wrap up around 2:30 p.m.
• US 301: Daytime lane closures are in effect from Jenkins Lane to the Nassau County line until 7 p.m. tonight. Similar work is occurring on US 301 from Normandy Boulevard to I-10.
• Beaver Street (US 90): Westbound lane closures with flaggers are active at Chaffee Road for overhead utility work until 3 p.m.

JTA and Public Transport Alerts

For those utilizing public transit, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) reminds riders of the ongoing six-month pilot program that began earlier this month. Standard bus fares for fixed routes have been reduced to $1, and paratransit fares have also seen a reduction. Additionally, the NAVI autonomous shuttle operating on Bay Street remains free for all users. Commuters are encouraged to use the My JTA app for real-time bus arrivals and service alerts to avoid unexpected delays at transit hubs.