World of Nations Celebration to Slow Downtown Traffic; Nightly I-95 Closures and Major Roadworks Continue

Saturday Traffic Overview: Major Events and Weekend Work

Jacksonville commuters should prepare for increased congestion in the downtown area and several key transit corridors today, Saturday, February 28, 2026. The primary driver of local traffic this weekend is the World of Nations Celebration, which kicks off this morning at the multicultural center and downtown waterfront. Expect heavy foot traffic and slow-moving vehicles near the sports complex and downtown bridges throughout the day and into Sunday evening.

Major Event Alerts and Neighborhood Impact

• World of Nations Celebration: The City of Jacksonville anticipates significant crowds for this multicultural festival. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the downtown core if they are not attending the event.
• 24th Annual Jacksonville Grand Prix: Heavy traffic is expected near the North Florida Kart Club on 103rd Street as the endurance racing event continues today.
• JSO District 2 Community Walk: Sheriff T.K. Waters and his staff are scheduled to be active in District 2 today. While no major road closures are planned for this walk, local neighborhood streets may see brief increases in police presence and pedestrian activity.

Interstate and Bridge Construction Updates

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues several multi-year projects that will impact weekend travel. Drivers should be aware of the following:

• I-95 San Marco Area: Nighttime lane closures are scheduled from Bowden Road to San Marco Boulevard. Construction crews will be active starting at 11:59 p.m. tonight through 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
• I-95 Northbound: Near the St. Mary’s River bridge, nightly lane closures begin at 7:00 p.m. and will last until 6:00 a.m. daily through the following Friday.
• White Avenue at I-95: The southbound road remains continuously closed to through traffic for overpass construction. Drivers must continue following the posted detours.
• Atlantic Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge: Overpass repairs near Holmesdale Road will trigger nighttime lane closures starting at 7:00 p.m. tonight.

Surface Road Roadworks Concluding Today

Several long-term maintenance projects are scheduled to hit major milestones or conclude today, February 28. Commuters should expect daytime lane closures between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the following routes:

• U.S. 301: Work between Normandy Boulevard and I-10 is in its final phases for this cycle.
• Normandy Boulevard: Lane closures continue from U.S. 301 to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
• State Road 23 (First Coast Expressway): Roadwork between Old Kings Road and Danielle Lane is expected to produce delays until 7:00 p.m.

JTA Public Transit Enhancements

For those looking to avoid road congestion, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) continues its Fare Modification Pilot Program. Fixed-route bus fares are currently reduced to $1.00. Additionally, riders on Routes 8, 10, 18, and 28 should note that recent service enhancements are now in effect, aimed at increasing frequency and reliability across the network.