Back in the 80s/early 90s, I-95 in Jax always seemed to be under construction. First it was the bridge over the St John, then the big swooping turn just south of there past the Baptist Hospital..I made dozens of trips visiting family in Vero Beach and always seemed to hit Jax around noon on the second day. But, by the same token, I finally felt we were in Florida by then, and it felt good, especially during the winter trips.. :) I-295 adds a bunch of miles, but I only took it once or twice. Haven't been down since 2008, so I'm sure things have changed a bit.
