What is this project?

The degrading drainage structure system in the 1300 block of Camp Ridge Lane in Middleburg caused the road to sink and prevent the drainage system from working properly. Clay County engineers have determined that these repairs need to be done as soon as possible to prevent a safety issue in the future. Crews will begin repairs to the drainage system beginning the first week of November. This will prevent further decline in the drainage structures and the roads. The work will also help prevent flooding.

The project includes replacing the curb inlets, drainpipes, sidewalks, driveways that are affected by the construction, and milling and resurfacing the roadway. The work could take up to 75 days to complete, and that’s dependent on the weather and supply availability. Digging up the drainpipes will create large and deep holes, which will be barricaded and fenced, with signage, when crews leave each day.

The safety of the residents in this area is our top priority. To ensure everyone’s safety during the drainage repairs, the construction area of Camp Ridge Lane will be closed to all traffic once construction begins and the work zone will be fenced off with signage. The rest of the road will be open to residents. We’re going door to door to talk with the residents who will be directly affected by this project to make sure we answer all of their questions and give them a full understanding of the project.

We understand this is an inconvenience for our residents in this area. Please be patient as the contractor and our crews work to fix this issue so it doesn’t become a safety concern in the future.

Who is affected?

Camp Ridge Lane residents at 1321, 1322, 1325, 1326, 1329, 1330, 1333, 1334, 1338, and 1337 will be directly impacted and will have restricted access to their driveways and the sidewalk during the work. Other homes on the street will be impacted by parking constraints and the road closure. Pedestrians can still use the sidewalk on the west side of the project area.  We are doing this project in three phases in an effort to minimize the inconvenience to our residents.

How did this happen?

The existing drainage system needed major repairs to prevent safety hazards on the road in the future. The deterioration of the drainpipes is at the point where we must fix them before this becomes a safety concern for our residents.

How will you prevent this from happening again?

The drainage system was installed during a time when these pipes were put in at a deep elevation. Clay County no longer allows this type of installation depth.

Other information:

• I’ve heard of accidents in that area involving pedestrians. Is this related?
  No. This project is to fix a drainage system.

•  Will I still be able to get emergency services?
  We’ve made sure law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics will have access to all homes on Camp Ridge Lane during the work, and they are aware of the work in place.
   
• Where do I park during the road closure?
  There will be several clearly marked designated parking areas along Pine Ridge Lane and Camp Ridge Lane for residents temporarily affected, and each home will have a designated parking area, which we will discuss with each homeowner prior to construction.
   
• Will school bus pickup be affected?
  

  Please contact Clay County District Schools for that information. You can reach Scott Wiand, the point of contact for transportation at swiand@myoneclay.net.  
  

• Will my utilities be affected?
  Water, electric, sewer, and communication lines should not be affected by the work.
   
• How do I get my mail/packages?
  We notified the U.S. Postal Service of the closure and we are setting up temporary mailboxes south of the closure on Camp Ridge Lane. Package delivery drivers can park south of the closure on Camp Ridge Lane and walk on the east side of the closed sidewalk for delivery. The sidewalk on the west side of the work zone will be open during the work. Residents can also pick up packages at the carrier facility.
   
• Will my garbage/yard waste be collected?
  Clay County Environmental Services and Waste Management are aware of the project. Residents can put out their trash at the end of their driveway the night before the usual route and the contractor will bring the trash to the end of the road for the truck and bring it back to each home. Residents need to label their trash cans with their house number prior to construction.
   
• Will my property be put back the way it was before the work?
  Yes, driveway entrances, sidewalks, irrigations, grass, landscaping, and mailboxes will be replaced to their original condition once the work is completed.
   
• How can I get updates on road closures?
  If you want to stay up to date on all county road and lane closures, you can sign up for weekly emails at ClayCountyGov.com and select “Connect with Us” under the Community Tab.