Route around Jacksonville, FL.

Fla Gypsy, don't forget, that's seven bridges and one ferry!

The Matthews Bridge was hit by a Navy ship under tow about 10 days back. This bridge connects downtown Jacksonville to the Arlington area. This closure will be more of a local problem and will result in increased detour traffic during rush hours for those needing to be downtown. I 95 as well as I 295 are not served by this bridge.Closure of the Matthews bridge is expected to last less than 60 days.

We always drive straight through when transiting Jacksonville and never encounter any issues. We usually do not transit during rush hour though.

fla-gypsy wrote:

Eycom wrote:
Born and raised in Jax. Used to be, there were two bridges across the St. Johns, the Main Street and Acosta, until the Mathews opened about 60 years ago. Driving in J'ville today is nuts. Driving in Los Angeles is suicide waiting for a place to happen.:W

There are now 7 bridges spanning the St Johns River in Jax.

Times have changed since my Grandfather surveyed what is now known as Beach Blvd.:B

Eycom wrote:
Born and raised in Jax. Used to be, there were two bridges across the St. Johns, the Main Street and Acosta, until the Mathews opened about 60 years ago. Driving in J'ville today is nuts. Driving in Los Angeles is suicide waiting for a place to happen.:W

There are now 7 bridges spanning the St Johns River in Jax.

Just for general info; if you plan to come through Jax and continue south on I-95 then taking the east beltway of I-295 is the best way around. If you plan to turn west onto I-10, the the west beltway of I-295 will work the best. Never go through downtown if not necessary.

Born and raised in Jax. Used to be, there were two bridges across the St. Johns, the Main Street and Acosta, until the Mathews opened about 60 years ago. Driving in J'ville today is nuts. Driving in Los Angeles is suicide waiting for a place to happen.:W

Come to Los Angeles sometime!! You'd love it out here!

Seriously, I might be tempted to move to Jacksonville if only for Jason's Deli LOL :B

WoodGlue

Just came through Jacksonville several days ago on I-95. No problems except rough roads and some construction areas. No bridge problem on I-95.

We LOVE Jacksonville! How could you not like Jacksonville?

I would recommend the new 295 Eastern route.