Jacksonville, FL — More changes may be coming to Beach Boulevard, and the Florida Department of Transportation will be discussing those proposed changes with the public during an open house on Tuesday, September 10.
FDOT says proposed improvements to the quarter-mile stretch of Beach Boulevard between Southside Boulevard (SR-115) and Eve Drive include:
• Construction of a signal-controlled Median U-Turn Intersection (MUT) on Beach Boulevard eastbound to Southside Boulevard northbound.
• Construction of a signal-controlled Median U-Turn Intersection (MUT) on Beach Boulevard westbound to Southside Boulevard southbound.
• Construction of a stop-controlled median directional crossover on Beach Boulevard to Newell Boulevard.
• Construction of a signal-controlled median directional crossover on Beach Boulevard to W. Eve Drive.
• Widening Beach Boulevard to accommodate the MUTs and directional crossovers.
• Construction of traffic signals, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and driveway modifications.
• Installation of overhead and post-mounted signs and pavement markings.
• Milling and resurfacing within the project limits.
The open house will take place at the Regency Square Branch Library from 4 pm to 6 pm.
FDOT says anyone who shows up will have an opportunity to view displays and discuss the proposed changes with project staff and consultants.