New Bridge Street Streetscape Project

Project Information Page

The New Bridge Street infrastructure and streetscape improvement project is underway on New Bridge Street.

Your City is working to make Jacksonville a better place to work, live and play. The New Bridge Street infrastructure and streetscape improvements will include a variety of improvements; water, stormwater, sidewalks, street lighting, landscaping, medians, delivery areas, and removing overhead power. The goal of this project is to improve infrastructure, reduce flooding, and achieve a beautiful corridor where neighborhood businesses can thrive and people feel welcomed.

City crews will work to minimize impact to downtown businesses. Customers will have continued access and only partial lane closures are expected. Photo: 2023 image before construction of New Bridge Street (on the left) by the Freedom Fountain and City Hall.

Work Timeline

February 27 through March 3:

Traffic controls signs installed
Work zone traffic control installed
Lay down yard setup with materials
Duke Energy & other utilities working to relocate utilities
Detours to be set up late part of week- follow signage

March 6 through 10:

Contractor to begin water line replacement
Duke Energy & other utilities working to relocate utilities
Detours- following detour signage

March 13th thru 17:

Contractor to begin water line replacement
Duke Energy & other utilities working to relocate utilities
Detours- following detour signage

As a reminder, businesses are still OPEN on New Bridge Street during construction!

Construction and Road Lane Closures

The City will closely coordinate construction activity with business and property owners along New Bridge Street. The construction activity will require the temporary closure of lanes, sidewalks, or other public spaces to facilitate construction. Drivers can expect lane closures and lane shifts during construction. Pedestrians may experience detours or some temporary closed crossings.

We understand this will create challenges and frustrations for owners, motorists, and pedestrians. The City and the contractor are committed to working together to complete this project.

Current Road Closures

Lane closures are in effect on New Bridge Street near the intersection of Johnson Boulevard and Heurth Street. The road is closed to through traffic at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and New Bridge St as well as the intersection of Warlick and New Bridge Street.Please follow marked detours and give crews room to work. Pedestrian walkways on New Bridge Street are open to allow access to local businesses.