FDOT public hearing on I-95/JTB interchange this week
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An estimated $78 million improvement project at the Interstate 95 and Butler Boulevard (State Road 202) interchange will be discussed at a public hearing tonight.
Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-dec-fdot-public-hearing-on-i-95jtb-interchange-this-week
this is sooooo exciting
didn't they rework this interchange a few years back? are they reworking another recently designed interchange similar to what is going on at the 1-10/95 interchange? who is reviewing these projects before the get constructed? they need to actually look at and understand the drawings before rubber stamping them approved.
What is with all of those ponds? It does not look like they are reducing the existing permeable soil that much.
Still no bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure. Sad, with a planned train station and someone just recently being killed while attempting to walk that area recently.
Fantastic! Half of the suburban business hotels on the NW corner and half of the suburban office space on the NE & SE corners and not a footpath to be found.
Quote from: acme54321 on December 17, 2013, 09:35:09 AM
What is with all of those ponds? It does not look like they are reducing the existing permeable soil that much.
The one on the Southwest corner is huge
what a waste
so... one flyover ramp... but that doesnt take into consideration people wanting to get on and off JTB in other directions quicker.
We still need Rail for jax.
Why can't they just move the on ramp from JTB East to 95 south and just add another clover leaf? This wouldn't be a massive overhaul, but it wouldn't be massively expensive or disruptive either.
Just got an update from FDOT. There will be a 12 foot path on the South side of JTB from Philips Hwy to Salisbury Rd.
It could not be extended to Belfort Rd. due to right of way constraints.
Anyone who's sat on 95s waiting to turn onto JTB during rush hour will be very happy about this. Seems like something that should've happened years ago.
Quote from: Bike Jax on December 17, 2013, 03:46:43 PM
Just got an update from FDOT. There will be a 12 foot path on the South side of JTB from Philips Hwy to Salisbury Rd.
It could not be extended to Belfort Rd. due to right of way constraints.
That's more promising than I expected.
Promising indeed.
It is impressive that a bike/ped connection is being included. I think its also possible the path could be extended in the future.
Quote from: David on December 17, 2013, 03:53:36 PM
Anyone who's sat on 95s waiting to turn onto JTB during rush hour will be very happy about this. Seems like something that should've happened years ago.
It should have been, but BJP ran out of money. This was originally a BJP project.
Acme, since this project is going Design-Build, the blue shapes for ponds are likely allowable pond areas, not necessarily actual pond sizes. Although a good amount of fill will be needed, the amount of area required for stormwater treatment facilities (ponds) will likely determine how much of those blue shapes are actually excavated. I can tell that the winning DB team will likely minimize the amount of pond area excavated because they'll excavate what they need for fill and for permitting.
For those of you who say that this project is a "waste", please explain why you think so. Try to be helpful.
TD*, this project addresses the large traffic movements currently seen and expected, which is the SB I-95 to EB JTB, and WB JTB to NB I-95.
Captain, cloverleafs are no longer preferable, due to the weaving movements between traffic getting off and on the interstate. A cloverleaf in the SW corner wouldn't address the SB I-95 to EB JTB, which I believe is the heaviest movement of the interchange.
Folks, this is a VERY important and much needed project for Jacksonville. It's also a great candidate for Design-Build given the various complexities and risks associated with the project.
Not to look the proverbial 'gift horse' in the face, but a quick look at the hotel cluster and the juxtaposed offices to the east strongly suggest a second 'multi-use path' or at LEAST a 4' foot wide sidewalk and over/under crossing at I-95.
Are our hiking, walking, jogging, bicycling and pogo-stick using communities passive? Where's the heat, here, numerous other islands and at the Fuller Warren...
...and Buckman
...and Dames Point
...and Matthews
...and 'new Shands?'