HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

SR-9B construction will require road closures

Russell Sampson Road, from St. Johns Parkway/County Road 2209 to just east of the State Road 9B construction site, will close Tuesday night at 9 p.m. and reopen Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. (September 26-27) and will close again Friday night at 9 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. (September 29-October 1). The closure, weather…

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Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

A1A traffic signal upgrades have started

Five intersections along three miles of SR-A1A, from PGA Tour Boulevard to Ponte Vedra Lakes Boulevard, will undergo traffic signal and crosswalk improvements that started this week.

Public Safety

Financial help for farmers, ranchers, and foresters

Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, St Johns County’s agricultural landowners may receive financial and technical assistance to improve soil, water, air, plants, animals and related resources. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, pastureland, private non-industrial forestland, and other farm or ranch lands.

Business

Roscoe Boulevard bridge closed for repairs

Historic City News has learned that, due to significant erosion caused by Hurricane Irma, the Roscoe Boulevard bridge north of Landrum Lane will be closed for repairs beginning Thursday September 21.

Public Safety

Thirty-nine district properties reopen for recreation

The St Johns River Water Management District reported to Historic City News that they have reopened a total of 39 of its conservation lands following Hurricane Irma’s impact last week.

Community

Storm Damage Report may expedite recovery efforts

St. Johns County Property Appraiser Eddie Creamer is asking Historic City News readers whose home or property sustained damage during Hurricane Irma to complete a Storm Damage Report through his office website.

Community

Drivers and victims in Tuesday night fatal crashes

Historic City News was updated on the traffic homicide involving a 2007 gray Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by 45-year-old female, Dannyn J. Leyendecker of Gainesville, traveling westbound on SR-16 last night in the right travel lane near Prime Outlets Boulevard.

Public Safety