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By Judge John Marshall Meisburg, Jr., 07-31-24- Update 11-21-24
UPDATE: Work starts Monday 11-25-24 and will take about 3 months. Enjoy the holiday traffic!
Good news! The Florida Department of Transportation has responded to my letter asking for urgent repair and repaving of State Road 200 in Fernandina Beach. They have now committed to repaving this road during 2024 due to the terrible condition of this roadway. Their recent email to me is found below.
Good morning,
Thank you for your email and the opportunity to respond.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is dedicated to ensuring the longevity and safety of our road network. One aspect of this commitment involves strategically planning resurfacing projects for roadways that are approaching the end of their service life.
Roadways, over time, undergo wear and tear due to a number of factors including traffic volume, weather conditions, and environmental impacts. This is especially the case for SR 200 due to the increased growth and number of commercial vehicles that use the corridor. As a result, conditions may begin to dimmish, affecting the overall quality and performance of the road surface. To address these concerns proactively, FDOT has scheduled resurfacing projects for the future to optimize the use of taxpayer funds and uphold our responsibility to provide safe and reliable transportation infrastructure. This process is carried out equitably across the state as part of FDOT’s commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
To that end, resurfacing of the SR 200 corridor between O’Neil Scott and the Shave Bridge has been advanced in programing and is expected to begin in late 2024. The project is fully funded and will include improvements to the bridge as well as resurfacing of the asphalt in question.
In the interim, we understand that maintaining the existing road conditions is critical to the traveling public. Regular weekly sweeping along the corridor is performed to improve rideability along the corridor and address debris. Enhanced sweeping will help preserve the overall condition of the road until the resurfacing projects are implemented.
Should you or others in the community wish to file a damage claim, you may do so by visiting: https://www.fdot.gov/legal and selecting the “claims” button on the right side of the screen. Please note, filing a damage claim does not guarantee payment.
Thank you again for reaching out. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.
Thank you,
Hampton Ray
Community Outreach Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Office: (904) 360-5482
Mobile: (904) 476-8330