Southside Construction Update - Spring 2016

10. Interstate 95 at J. Turner Butler Boulevard interchange Improvements

The Florida Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the operational improvements to the existing interchange at I-95 and SR 202 (J.T Butler Blvd.). Construction began in November 2014 and is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2017. The following roadway improvements will be constructed as part of the project:

A. Widening, reconstruction, and/or milling and resurfacing of SR 202 between US 1 (Philips Highway) to approximately 2,800’ east of Belfort Road.

B. Widening or full reconstruction of I-95 within the limits of the interchange.

C. Widening and/or reconstruction of the I-95 and SR 202 on / off ramps, which includes the reconstruction of the I-95 northbound off ramp to accommodate a westbound SR 202 turning movement.

D. Construction of a new two-lane, 1400’ long, flyover bridge to accommodate I-95 southbound to SR 202 eastbound traffic.

E. Reconstruction of the I-95 over SR202 mainline bridges.

F. Construction of a new roadway configuration and new bridge to eliminate the existing weave interactions along SR 202 westbound at the I-95 northbound ramp.

G. Permanently close the access to Salisbury Road North from SR 202 westbound.

H. Reconstruction of the SR 202/Salisbury Road South intersection to provide right-in, right-out movements.

I.Widening, full reconstruction, and/or milling and resurfacing of Salisbury Road South within the specified limits.

J. Construction of noise walls along SR 202 westbound, I-95 northbound and I-95 southbound.

K. Construction of new signalization along SR 202 at US 1 (Philips Highway), Bonneval Road, and the I-95 northbound and southbound off ramps.

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For more information: http://www.nflroads.com/_layouts/FDOT D2 Northeast Florida Road Construction/ProjectDetails.aspx?pid=268&sid=All




11. 7768 and 7776 Ozark Drive

An office building is being constructed at 7768 and 7776 Ozark Drive. This development is located at the SE corner of the I-295 East Beltway/Gate Parkway interchange.

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12. Touchton Urgent Care and Cath Lab

9726 Touchton Road is in the process of being converted into a 3,400-square foot urgent care facility and a 5,267-square foot Cath Lab.

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13. Mayo Clinic Lung Restoration Center

United Therapeutics recently broke ground on a three story, 75,000-square-foot lung restoration center at Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus. The carbon neutral and environmental friendly medical treatment facility is expected to open in 2017.

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For more information: http://jacksonville.com/news/health-and-fitness/2016-01-19/story/mayo-clinics-lung-restoration-center-ready-break-ground




14. Topgolf Jacksonville

Construction is underway on Topgolf at 10531 Brightman Boulevard. When complete, the project will feature a driving range, family entertainment and a restaurant in a 30,674-square-foot structure. The $6 million project is expected to be completed late summer 2016.




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For more information: http://topgolf.com/us/jacksonville/


Development update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncitiesusa@gmail.com