All lanes of Buckman Bridge SB back open following emergency repairs

Jacksonville, Fl — Update:

All lanes of the Buckman Bridge are back open Thursday afternoon after crews made emergency repairs to the road throughout the day. FDOT says a temporary repair is in place and a more permanent repair will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

Original Story:

Traffic is not moving over the Buckman Bridge southbound due to damage to the bridge. Florida Department of Transportation says bridge maintenance crews are reviewing reports of damage.

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WOKV has learned that FDOT will install a temporary metal layer to fix a finger joint, from guardrail to guardrail, and the work is likely to be finished by this afternoon. There is no structural damage to the bridge itself.

Northbound lanes of I-295 remain open and there is no risk to drivers.

The Buckman has been under construction for many months. The work includes a safety initiative to communicate whether lanes are free-flowing, slowed or blocked on the bridge.

The $10.5 million project was expected to be completed in summer 2021, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Additional signage is also being placed on the bridge to better inform drivers.

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