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darin338
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Nov 01, 2013

I-295 around Jacksonville,Fl, or another suggested route?

Hi folks, I'm driving back north of Jacksonville, FL soon. A few days ago I drove from North of Jacksonville, FL to St. Augustine FL, on I-95 in a newly purchased class A 35 ft RV that I'm still getting to know. It was 4:15pm and there was construction, very narrow lanes, sharp curves, bridges and every other vehicle was a semi truck. Hardly the experience someone wants driving their RV for the first time! Ok, it was nerve-wracking hell! :)

So I have to drive North tomorrow and am hoping to find a better route around the I-95 Jacksonville mess. Looking at Google maps, it looks like I can take I95 North from St. Augustine, to 295 and loop around the heavy traffic, construction, narrow lanes, etc and then get back on I-95 just North of Jacksonville. Is this my best option? Does anyone know of a slightly more peaceful route?

Thank you!
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  • JamesBr's avatar
    JamesBr
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2013
    I dont remember a lot of construction on I95 last January in the Jacksonville area, is this something new since then?
  • bugs53's avatar
    bugs53
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2013
    Darin, You are right on. We live in the area, you are welcome to stop by, but never do any big city between 4p.m. and 7 p.m.. I-295 should be no problem. That is my best advice, PM me if I can be of further assistance. :)
    Bugs53
  • I_am_still_wayn's avatar
    I_am_still_wayn
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2013
    Take I 295 east follow the signs to the beaches. That is a a much newer route with wide lanes, smooth pavement, and not near the traffic. You will go over the Dams Point Bridge, so if that is scary for you, then another route would be a better choice.

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