Arlington Expressway traffic troubles

JEA says crews are on schedule for the water project across the St. Johns River.  This project has been impacting your commute from downtown to Regency on the Arlington Expressway since Friday night.

One lane on the Arlington Expressway eastbound is closed from the foot of the Mathews Bridge to Arlington Road as well as 8 on/off ramps along the way.

The work and road closures will last until Thursday, April 9 at 2 p.m.

JEA spokesperson Gerri Boyce says the company understands the problems this is causing but it is necessary, "to alleviate some of the water issues on the south side of the river.”  She also says the work, “includes a potable water transmission line that we’re going to be putting under the river and this pipe is 36 inches in diameter.”

JEA recommends that drivers use the following alternate routes or detours to avoid the expected traffic congestion and delays on the Mathews Bridge and eastbound Arlington Expressway.

1.  The primary detour for Arlington residents, who reside north of the Arlington Expressway, is as follows: Hart Bridge to Atlantic Blvd. to University Blvd to Cesery Blvd. to Arlington Road North.   At Arlington Road, either turn right to get to Rogero Road or turn left to get to University Blvd. OR I-95 north to Heckscher Drive to the Dames Point Bridge to the Southside Connector to the Arlington Expressway, heading back toward downtown.   All of the westbound exit ramps will be open to access points north and south of the expressway.

2.  Commuters who use the Arlington Expressway to access destinations such as Mill Creek Road, Southside Blvd. and points further to the east and the Beaches, can continue to use the Arlington Expressway, which will be reduced to one lane.

3.  Beaches residents, who normally use the Arlington Expressway, should take I-95 south to Butler Blvd. to A1A north.

4.  Evening commuters, who normally travel Atlantic Blvd., should use Beach Blvd.

5.  Evening commuters, who normally travel Beach Blvd., should consider taking Butler Blvd.