Overnight I-10 Widening Closures and JTA Skyway Bus Bridges: Jacksonville Traffic Report for March 19

Morning Commute Overview

As we head into Thursday, March 19, 2026, Jacksonville commuters should prepare for a mix of ongoing infrastructure projects and significant transit detours. While major arteries like the Buckman Bridge and J. Turner Butler Boulevard are currently showing typical morning volumes, lingering impacts from overnight construction on I-10 and I-95 may cause early-hour delays. Motorists are advised to check real-time maps for any residual congestion following an early morning incident on I-95 that required lane closures earlier today.

Major Roadworks and Construction Alerts

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues several high-impact projects that will affect your route today:

• I-10 Widening Project: Expect potential delays on I-10 between I-295 and I-95. Nighttime lane closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. specifically between Hammond Boulevard and Stockton Street. If you are a late-night or early-morning traveler, be prepared for traffic shifts as crews work to expand the corridor.
• I-95/I-295 North Interchange: Construction remains heavy at the North Jacksonville interchange. Intermittent lane closures are active between Pulaski Road and Biscayne Boulevard. As this project nears its spring completion, expect shifting patterns near the Cole Road bridge.
• I-95 South (Emerson Street): Significant reconstruction continues south of Downtown near Emerson Street. Drivers should be mindful of narrower lanes and a reduced speed limit in the 3-mile construction zone.
• Surface Street Paving: Watch for daytime lane closures on 103rd Street (SR 134) between Old Middleburg Road and Piper Glen Road for drainage and concrete work. Additionally, paving operations are active on Philips Highway near Old Saint Augustine Road.

JTA Public Transport & Skyway Updates

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has several active service alerts for Thursday riders:

• Skyway Bus Bridge: The Skyway Southbank Line remains on a bus bridge between Kings Avenue and Rosa Parks Station. The Downtown Line is currently restricted to one-train operation due to maintenance. Allow extra time if your commute relies on the automated mover.
• Bus Detours: Route 8 continues its detour due to the Art Museum Drive Bridge closure. Routes 12 and 22 are also navigating detours near Myrtle Avenue and 13th Street respectively due to ongoing JEA utility work and local construction.

Commuter Safety Tips

With sunrise occurring later in the spring, visibility during the early morning crawl can be a challenge in active work zones like Roosevelt Boulevard (US-17). FDOT reminds drivers to 'Connect, Know, Go' by using the FL511 app before starting their engines. Avoid distractions when navigating the new traffic patterns at the I-10 interchanges, and remember to yield to JTA buses re-entering traffic from designated pull-out bays.