July 31, 2023-
Phase 1 of the Sandridge construction project opened for traffic on July 30th around 10 PM. While the road is open and the detours are removed, this is still an ongoing construction project. Drivers could see lane shifts in the area. The next phase of this project will run from the schools to Russell Baptist Church and will include single-lane closures and delays. Please keep in mind the speed limit is 25 MPH through the construction zones. That construction will go on until 2025. It will not include detours. This project will improve traffic flow and safety as this area continues to grow. Questions? Email askclay@claycountygov.com.
July 21, 2023-
This video gives an update as this phase of the Sandridge construction project comes to a close on July 30th at 11 PM. We talk about what to expect, what the next phase of the project is, and how we’re working with CCFR, CCSO, and Clay County District Schools to make this opening as smooth as possible.
Key takeaways:
The current phase of the Sandridge construction project will be open for traffic on July 30th at 11 PM.
The barricades and signage will be removed at that time.
Additional deputies will be in the area in the days after the opening.
CCFR and CCSO will be on the scene during the opening to make sure emergency vehicles can readily respond to calls.
The county is working with Clay County District Schools to ensure traffic on the first day of school runs smoothly.
The next phase will run from the schools to Russell Baptist Church and will include single-lane closures and delays.
That construction will start immediately and go on until 2025. It will not include detours.
This project will improve traffic flow and safety as this area continues to grow.
Questions? Email askclay@claycountygov.com.
July 18, 2023- Sandridge Road from Henley Road to Eagle Haven Drive is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 11 p.m.
July 10, 2023- Crews continue to stay on track and make good progress on the construction in front of the schools. The completion date is still scheduled for July 30th and the detours in place right now will be lifted at that time. After that portion is done, the construction company will move the project and equipment east along both sides of Sandridge. The plan is for the project to continue in sections or phases from Eagle Haven Drive to Russell Baptist Church with minimal intermittent single-lane closures and occasional lane shifts, with a goal to keep traffic flowing in both directions on Sandridge. The entrance to Ronnie Van Zant Park will remain open.
June 29, 2023- A sub-contractor to TECO is installing a natural gas pipeline from Henley Road down the northern border of the Sandridge right-of-way to service the Anabelle Island subdivision and nearby areas. This is not part of the county's Sandridge Road improvements. All project questions should be directed to TECO.
June 9, 2023- Law enforcement and emergency vehicle responses to the area will not be impacted. Multiple fire stations handle emergency responses to the affected area and public safety has access through certain barricaded roads (Eagle Haven Drive and Sandridge Road) to provide a timely response. Most area responses will be covered by Station 15 in the Lake Asbury area.
Emergency vehicles have predetermined routes through affected neighborhoods to area emergencies, and we are installing secured gates in place of specific fortified barricades on those routes for a long-term solution. CCSO will assist in a quick transit through the barricades. Only public safety will be able to open the gates and there will be law enforcement on scene 24/7.
It is important to note the barricades that are in place are there to prevent access through an operational construction area, which, can be dangerous for traditional vehicular traffic.
CCSO and CCFR reviewed the plan and are confident residents will have fast access to public safety when they need it. CCFR and CCSO leadership meet regularly and will continue to do so to talk about these closures. As work is completed or issues/concerns arise, the team will evaluate and adjust the road closure as necessary.
June 8, 2023 -County leaders, CCFR, CCSO, and county engineers met Wednesday to discuss community input to the traffic plan. Those proposed solutions were vetted by the team for possible implementation. Overall, safety has been the driving force behind the decisions made. We’ve added additional signage and CCSO will have increased law enforcement presence to help direct traffic at the Sandridge and Russell intersection at peak commuter times. As a reminder, there is no access to Henley Road from Sandridge.
The areas that are closed were determined by county leaders, CCFR, CCSO, and county engineers based on the project scope and time, and, most importantly, safety. Emergency vehicles have predetermined routes to area emergencies. We continue to stress that drivers be patient, go the speed limit, pay attention to signage, and avoid the area if possible. Know we’re doing all we can to make this a quick and safe project. This necessary road closure is very fluid and is continually evaluated. As work is completed or issues/concerns arise, the team will evaluate and adjust the road closure as necessary. Stay tuned to this page for updates.
June 7, 2023- We understand your frustrations over the road closures surrounding the Sandridge Road project. Our goal is to finish this project as quickly and effectively as possible. If you don’t have to drive in the area, please find an alternate route.
Our staff, CCFR and CCSO leadership, and project managers worked on the original traffic plan, but after some major safety concerns were raised, that team worked to develop a revised plan early Monday afternoon that went into effect Tuesday. As a reminder, going around roadway barricades is illegal, and barricades bordering a construction zone are there for safety purposes. County crews also added more message boards to the area to direct drivers ahead of the construction. We know many of you have concerns. You can email Commissioner Kristen Burke at Kristen.burke@claycountygov.com or Sheriff Michelle Cook at sheriff@claysheriff.com and they will relay your comments to the multiagency team overseeing this traffic plan.
June 5, 2023- The County worked with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to install more signs, messaging boards, and barricades to continue to safely direct traffic through the construction on Sandridge Road in Lake Asbury.
Sandridge Road from Henley Road to Eagle Haven Drive is closed for road reconstruction through July 30, 2023. Traffic is detoured via Henley Road and Russell Road. County staff worked with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to add barricades, signage, and messaging boards well ahead of and surrounding the construction zone. Please pay attention to those, and drive slowly. There is no through access from Henley to Sandridge through the Glenhaven neighborhood roads.
Contractors are coordinating with Clay County District Schools and intend to complete road construction in front of the Lake Asbury elementary and junior high schools during the summer break to keep our students safe and minimize traffic impacts.
