Nightly Detours at I-95 Interchange and Daytime Lane Closures on Main St.

Jacksonville Traffic Overview for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Commuters in Jacksonville should prepare for a mix of significant overnight detours and persistent daytime lane closures as multiple infrastructure projects reach critical phases this Tuesday. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has active work zones across major arteries, including I-95, I-10, and U.S. 17, which may impact travel times throughout the day and into the evening hours.

Overnight Highway Closures and Detours

Major interchange work is currently underway at the I-95 and I-295 North Interchange. For the night of Tuesday, February 17, drivers should expect the following:

• I-295 West Closure: Beginning at 10 p.m. and running through 5 a.m. Wednesday, all westbound lanes of I-295 at the north interchange will be closed for bridge construction. Motorists are directed to follow posted detour signs using the collector/distributor lanes.
• I-10 Widening: The widening project between I-295 and I-95 continues to cause nightly disruptions. Expect intermittent ramp closures and lane shifts near the McDuff Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard exits. These operations are scheduled to minimize peak-hour congestion but will require attention from late-night travelers.
• Southbound I-95: Routine overpass maintenance will trigger lane closures on southbound I-95 at 13th Street from 9:30 p.m. until 4:30 a.m.

Daytime Surface Street Impacts

Travelers using local highways and surface streets during daylight hours will face several work zones that could slow down the midday commute:

• Main Street (U.S. 17): Expect daytime lane closures from Baisden Road to Cedar Bay Road. Crews are performing road work between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., which may cause significant delays for those traveling between North Jacksonville and the downtown area.
• Normandy Boulevard (SR 228): Daytime work continues between U.S. 301 and the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Lane closures are expected to remain in effect until 7 p.m.
• Buckman Bridge Maintenance: Periodic bridge maintenance on the I-295 West Beltway at the Buckman Bridge may result in narrowed lanes or temporary shifts throughout the morning.

Public Transport and Local Utility Alerts

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) reminds passengers that recent service enhancements for Routes 8, 10, 18, and 28 remain in effect. These changes include adjusted running times to improve reliability. Additionally, paratransit users should note that Connexion services have been combined for greater efficiency as of earlier this month.

In Jacksonville Beach, residents and commuters should be aware of a scheduled temporary water outage today. Utility work by G & H Underground is expected to affect the area from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., which may lead to minor traffic adjustments near work sites in the beach community.

Commuter Safety Tips

With several work zones operating simultaneously, drivers are encouraged to maintain a safe following distance and adhere to all posted speed limits in construction areas. Using real-time navigation tools is highly recommended to bypass the heavy work on Main Street and the overnight closures at the north interchange.