Hey guys. I'm wondering, has anybody been able to find out what exit number JTB (FL-202) will be on FL-9A (Future I-295)? When I was last down in that area (February '08), every exit had the exit number painted on each shoulder right before each ramp. The only exits to lack it were JTB's and Future FL-9B.
As of right now, I tentatively have JTB as Exit #53, but it could be Exit #54. The reason I'm saying this is that the exit for the University of North Florida and the Gate Parkway interchanges have a gap of 3 miles Exit Number wise. UNFL's exit was #52 and Gate's was #55. So, you can see why I'm confused. Because to me, it seems it's only about 2 miles between those exits.
Anyways, if anybody knows what that exit number for JTB might be, I would be greatly appreciated if you can tell me. I can provide a picture on how FDOT posts them so you can spot it on the shoulder if it isn't posted on a BGS yet.
Thanks again.
EDIT: Here's the complete list that I complied back in 2007 when the exit numbers first showed up on the shoulders:
Exit #35 I-95 (End I-295)
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Exit #36 US-17
Exit #37 Pulaski Rd
Exit #40 Alta Dr
Exit #42 FL-105
Exit #45 FL-113 (Southside Connector)
Exit #46 Merrill Rd
Exit #47 Monument Rd
Exit #48 FL-10
Exit #49 St. John's Bluff Rd
Exit #51 US-90
Exit #52 University of North Florida Dr
Exit #?? FL-202 (maybe #53 or #54)
Exit #55 Gate Parkway
Exit #56 Baymeadows Rd
Exit #?? Future FL-9B/I-795 (estimated Exit #58)
Exit #60 US-1
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Exit #61 I-95 (Start I-295)
The future exit number for the JTB exit will indeed be Exit 53. I contacted a guy with FDOT back in January and he sent me a pdf with the exit numbers. Also, the Future FL 9B Y-interchange will be Exit 58. Here is the pdf showing all the exits:
(//www.aaroads.com/forum_images/southeast/Completed_I-295_Beltway_with_Exit_Numbers.jpg)
Hope this helps :cool: Sorry for it being a little fuzzy...
I see a marker for state route 5 there. Is it signed in Jacksonville at all independently of US-1?
also, any state route N shields for I-10 past I-95? I forget what its reference number is (8? 10?)
No for both inquires. FL 5 is not signed anywhere in the Jacksonville area. And the only exposed hidden state route is FL 10, the hidden route for U.S. 90.
I could've sworn there was a 5 shield somewhere in the West Palm Beach area. I'll see if I have a photo.
(how the Hell do you spell the contracted form of "could have"? I am not finding a spelling that Firefox's spellcheck finds acceptable.)
There might be on e in WPB...
Could've...
firefox needs to have that word added to its vocabulary.
I'll have to find my photo of the 5. If I even have one and am not imagining it!
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 10:30:46 PM
No for both inquires. FL 5 is not signed anywhere in the Jacksonville area. And the only exposed hidden state route is FL 10, the hidden route for U.S. 90.
Incorrect. There is a FL-5 shield posted along US-17. Been there since at least 1995 and was still there as of February 2008.
And flaroadgeek, your attachment isn't showing up for me. :( Anyway you can e-mail it to me? PM me and I'll provide you with my e-mail address. Or since you're an Admin, I know you can already see it, lol, so you have my permission to send it to me via that e-mail. ;)
Where did you see the FL 5 shield?? I've been there many times and don't recall any, so that is why I said that none were posted. The only area I can think of where one could be is in the southern areas of town near Interstate 295. I do know that there are FL 5 shields on the overhead signs along Interstate 295 at that interchange with U.S. 17.
I will send you a PM with the attachment, but you should be able to see it on the screen. I can see the post with the jpg fine.
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
Where did you see the FL 5 shield?? I've been there many times and don't recall any, so that is why I said that none were posted. The only area I can think of where one could be is in the southern areas of town near Interstate 295. I do know that there are FL 5 shields on the overhead signs along Interstate 295 at that interchange with U.S. 17.
It's in Oceanway. I have a picture of it, so let me hunt around for it.
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
I will send you a PM with the attachment, but you should be able to see it on the screen. I can see the post with the jpg fine.
I don't know why I can't see it. All I get is a big red "X". :-/
EDIT: I forced it to load another way, so I have a copy of it so you don't need to send it to me. ;)
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 10:30:46 PM
No for both inquires. FL 5 is not signed anywhere in the Jacksonville area. And the only exposed hidden state route is FL 10, the hidden route for U.S. 90.
Not to break off on too much of a tangent, but where IS FL 5 signed? The only place I saw it from Pompano Beach southward was at one Key West intersection on an overhead street sign.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on June 26, 2009, 12:01:28 AM
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
Where did you see the FL 5 shield?? I've been there many times and don't recall any, so that is why I said that none were posted. The only area I can think of where one could be is in the southern areas of town near Interstate 295. I do know that there are FL 5 shields on the overhead signs along Interstate 295 at that interchange with U.S. 17.
It's in Oceanway. I have a picture of it, so let me hunt around for it.
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
I will send you a PM with the attachment, but you should be able to see it on the screen. I can see the post with the jpg fine.
I don't know why I can't see it. All I get is a big red "X". :-/
EDIT: I forced it to load another way, so I have a copy of it so you don't need to send it to me. ;)
Heh, I was sending you an email when you wrote your response! So you will get a copy of it. Is is signed north or southbound? I've driven through there before but cannot recollect it for the life of me...of course I've been having one of those kinds of days where I have CRS...
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 26, 2009, 12:09:31 AM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on June 26, 2009, 12:01:28 AM
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
Where did you see the FL 5 shield?? I've been there many times and don't recall any, so that is why I said that none were posted. The only area I can think of where one could be is in the southern areas of town near Interstate 295. I do know that there are FL 5 shields on the overhead signs along Interstate 295 at that interchange with U.S. 17.
It's in Oceanway. I have a picture of it, so let me hunt around for it.
Quote from: flaroadgeek on June 25, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
I will send you a PM with the attachment, but you should be able to see it on the screen. I can see the post with the jpg fine.
I don't know why I can't see it. All I get is a big red "X". :-/
EDIT: I forced it to load another way, so I have a copy of it so you don't need to send it to me. ;)
Heh, I was sending you an email when you wrote your response! So you will get a copy of it. Is is signed north or southbound? I've driven through there before but cannot recollect it for the life of me...of course I've been having one of those kinds of days where I have CRS...
It's on a side road. Here's the picture of it:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FFL%2FUS-17%2FIm001186s.jpg&hash=ccfc1a85ccf4e50a806f845db778279ed99135f9)
(Taken on 01/16/05)
The US-17 shield & the arrows were reflective, but the FL-5 shield wasn't.
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Also, with that PDF you sent me flaroadgeek, I noticed something interesting. I never knew that FDOT gave International Airport Blvd a route number. Here, I always thought it was an un-numbered route. According to that PDF, it's FL-243. Wonder if they'll ever post shields in the field for it!!
SR 15 is on a BGS on SB I-295 at US 17 in Orange Park.
There are indeed SR 5 shields in WPB, on Olive between US 1 in Lantana and maybe FL 704 or so in downtown. It still had FL 5 shields on it, one older type with a tall, thick font on it and the current font shields. A question I asked District 4 back in 2007:
"2. On the Olive Ave section of State Road 5, is State Road 5 only statemaintained, in two sections, between State Road 80 and Belvedere Road andfrom US 1 in Lantana to Gregory Road?
Answer: Olive Ave from the WPB Canal north to Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. istransferring to the City of WPB. The remaining segment maintained by FDOTis Olive Ave from SR-80 to Belvedere Rd. This segment is expected totransfer to the City in the near future."
FL 243 is one of the newer state routes, added in '06? FL 102 was and is the original airport route from I-95, but guess they figured I-295 needed a state maintained connection too. I've been wanting to see if it's been signed or not for a long time!
I did see a photo someone had of FL 212 co-signed with US 90.
When I took International Airport Boulevard back in July 2008, it was not signed from Airport Road to Interstate 295. Here are the only signs I took pictures of while in and around the airport:
(//www.aaroads.com/forum_images/southeast/airport_road_app_intl_airport_blvd_01.jpg)
The first guide sign along eastbound Airport Road approaching International Airport Boulevard, still within the Jacksonville International Airport. Note the guide signs are white lettering on blue background, typical of the airport signage. Photo taken 07/20/08.
(//www.aaroads.com/forum_images/southeast/airport_road_app_intl_airport_blvd_02.jpg)
Now approaching the exit for International Airport Boulevard on eastbound Airport Road. Note that the guide signs are now standard. Like the previous sign, there is no indication that this is Florida 243, only that the road leads motorists to Interstate 295 and Interstate 10. Photo taken 07/20/08.
If anyone can check it out now and see if it is signed, that would be cool. I always like to see new state road shields.
With time it will be signed :evilgrin:
Should add, that part of it used to be CR 110.
You know, I'm amazed they have even posted FL-102. It shows up nowhere on any of the BGS's on I-95 and it just has one shield after the intersection with Duval Road going toward the Airport. So, I don't have much faith that FL-243 will even be posted. :(
It could probably end up with a couple of shields like SR 102; 102 is just under 2 miles, and 243 is 2 1/4 miles, it should be signed....eventually.
Quote from: florida on June 27, 2009, 04:05:19 AM
It could probably end up with a couple of shields like SR 102; 102 is just under 2 miles, and 243 is 2 1/4 miles, it should be signed....eventually.
I only recall 1 shield total for FL-102.
Quick Question -- Is S.R. 9A really far below current Interstate standards, with respect to lane width, shoulder width, exit/entrance lane length?
Be well,
Bryant
QuoteQuick Question -- Is S.R. 9A really far below current Interstate standards, with respect to lane width, shoulder width, exit/entrance lane length?
It is not below interstate standards at all. The last portion that contained a traffic light was at the Florida 202 (J T Butler) interchange but that has been fully upgraded to a high speed interchange as well. The freeway has the typical widths that most other interstates in Florida do. Hope this answers your question!
^^ Thanks, flaroadgeek, that answers my question.
Be well,
Bryant
No problem!! :cool:
I wish I could get some time to head over to the Jacksonville area but now that I am on the opposite end of the state it makes getting there that much more difficult. I will try and take a weekend though once they place all the signage so I can FINALLY see the complete beltway labeled as Interstate 295. It's hidden route has been exposed for way too long...
When will the I-295 signs go up? Shortly after the next AASHTO meeting this year?
Bidding is suppose to go out sometime next month with implementation of the signage by Spring 2010. Hopefully it does not take that long to see some new signs :no:
So, do signs on S.R. 9A read, "To I-295"? And on I-295 do signs read, "To S.R. 9A"?
Be well,
Bryant
No, for the most part they do not. The only place that I do remember seeing a "To Florida 9A" sign is the northern end of Interstate 295 in the vicinity of the Interstate 95 interchange.
Quote from: Bryant5493 on August 27, 2009, 10:18:08 PM
So, do signs on S.R. 9A read, "To I-295"? And on I-295 do signs read, "To S.R. 9A"?
There is a one mention for I-95 @ the Heckscher Dr interchange going NB.
Streetview (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=30.4061,-81.564624&spn=0,359.986063&z=17&layer=c&cbll=30.406191,-81.56462&panoid=2CfxsWcvmzUuZn2vIoAfaA&cbp=12,4.09,,0,-9.34)
But I don't recall any for I-295 on FL-9A and vice-versa EXCEPT @ the Duval Rd interchange on Duval Rd itself. There are "To FL-9A" shields on the ground.
Quote from: treichard on August 27, 2009, 08:38:24 PM
When will the I-295 signs go up? Shortly after the next AASHTO meeting this year?
Hey Tim, don't worry. I'm keeping track of this stuff as much as possible. ;) I've been following this highway since 1995 when I first traveled on FL-9A. Back then, it was still a Super-2 from US-17 to FL-105. ;)
I'm not worrying. I am expecting at least two dozen traffic cam pics posted here in real time for each exit tab and guide sign that changes. :)
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on August 27, 2009, 10:24:54 PM
Quote from: Bryant5493 on August 27, 2009, 10:18:08 PM
So, do signs on S.R. 9A read, "To I-295"? And on I-295 do signs read, "To S.R. 9A"?
There is a one mention for I-95 @ the Heckscher Dr interchange going NB.
Streetview (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=30.4061,-81.564624&spn=0,359.986063&z=17&layer=c&cbll=30.406191,-81.56462&panoid=2CfxsWcvmzUuZn2vIoAfaA&cbp=12,4.09,,0,-9.34)
But I don't recall any for I-295 on FL-9A and vice-versa EXCEPT @ the Duval Rd interchange on Duval Rd itself. There are "To FL-9A" shields on the ground.
Here's the one from the Heckscher Drive interchange (all the advance signs for this exit, going NB, are in the process of being changed out)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi696.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv321%2FFLroadgeek%2FPicture733.jpg&hash=ca6c209ba79e52ed60ddcfeea0b05358bf4a9c85)
This is SR 102 EB
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi696.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv321%2FFLroadgeek%2FPicture780.jpg&hash=4a58a99be292b33ba1adde5f30a8bec339d36262)
The tabs on SR 9A.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi696.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv321%2FFLroadgeek%2FPicture868.jpg&hash=35c2af0f74d2b7792564a8704947e83cac0b967e)
So, is the entire beltway signed at 65, or are some sections signed at 55?
Be well,
Bryant
Quote from: Bryant5493 on October 08, 2009, 01:30:35 PM
So, is the entire beltway signed at 65, or are some sections signed at 55?
Be well,
Bryant
Well, the last time I was on it, the only place it wasn't 65 that I could recall was @ the JTB/9A interchange since it was still under construction. Also, the Northern I-95/I-295/FL-9A interchange is @ 55MPH right now since they are constructing that new flyover for SB I-95 to SB FL-9A.
Quote from: florida on October 08, 2009, 12:54:48 PM
Here's the one from the Heckscher Drive interchange (all the advance signs for this exit, going NB, are in the process of being changed out)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi696.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv321%2FFLroadgeek%2FPicture733.jpg&hash=ca6c209ba79e52ed60ddcfeea0b05358bf4a9c85)
This sign has now been changed. It also included an exit number on the BGS! However the gore sign hasn't been changed yet. However, the SB one was changed and it was a mistake..... (don't have a picture of that) They messed up and gave it the wrong number. They gave it #42 instead of #41.... Meanwhile the BGS going SB were correct. lol.
BTW, here's a picture of the new BGS going NB that I got tonight:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FFL%2FFL-9A%2FP1060770s.jpg&hash=aaeb5ca6251880235bfa36e58151bbfefa30007f)
Quote from: agentsteel53 on June 25, 2009, 10:34:48 PM
I could've sworn there was a 5 shield somewhere in the West Palm Beach area. I'll see if I have a photo.
(how the Hell do you spell the contracted form of "could have"? I am not finding a spelling that Firefox's spellcheck finds acceptable.)
FL 5 exists in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach as a north-south alternate route to the immediate east of US 1.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on October 21, 2009, 08:54:15 PM
This sign has now been changed. It also included an exit number on the BGS! However the gore sign hasn't been changed yet. However, the SB one was changed and it was a mistake..... (don't have a picture of that) They messed up and gave it the wrong number. They gave it #42 instead of #41.... Meanwhile the BGS going SB were correct. lol.
That was quick! They were off on the side of the highway when I took that photo. Watch them replace the whole thing again when I-295 gets signed because they won't green-out SR 9A.
Quote from: florida on October 22, 2009, 10:09:56 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on October 21, 2009, 08:54:15 PM
This sign has now been changed. It also included an exit number on the BGS! However the gore sign hasn't been changed yet. However, the SB one was changed and it was a mistake..... (don't have a picture of that) They messed up and gave it the wrong number. They gave it #42 instead of #41.... Meanwhile the BGS going SB were correct. lol.
That was quick! They were off on the side of the highway when I took that photo. Watch them replace the whole thing again when I-295 gets signed because they won't green-out SR 9A.
They have several greened out signs waiting for the FL-9A part to be taken off along I-95 itself to show I-295. I'll post some pictures of those later today or tomorrow.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on October 21, 2009, 08:54:15 PM
This sign has now been changed. It also included an exit number on the BGS! However the gore sign hasn't been changed yet. However, the SB one was changed and it was a mistake..... (don't have a picture of that) They messed up and gave it the wrong number. They gave it #42 instead of #41.... Meanwhile the BGS going SB were correct. lol.
BTW, here's a picture of the new BGS going NB that I got tonight:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FFL%2FFL-9A%2FP1060770s.jpg&hash=aaeb5ca6251880235bfa36e58151bbfefa30007f)
You know, I don't know why I didn't pick up on this before, but FDOT gave this exit the wrong number. I clearly remember that this was suppose to be Exit #42 (the #42 was painted on the pavement in 2007), not #41. So, the gore sign going SB was correct, and the BGS's are wrong. The #42 matches up with the PDF that flaroadgeek sent me. Seems like it's time for another e-mail to FDOT if somebody else doesn't want to do it before me. :pan: :banghead:
I will send an email to the guy today. I still have his contact information. I also vaguely remember the number #42 painted on the pavement at that interchange. I'll let you know what response (if any) I get!
I received an answer today from the FDOT representative, and he said that his revised map shows that Exit 41 is the correct number for the interchange.
Alright. You should then tell him to double check the number on the SB Exit Gore sign, since it had the #42 on it when I was last there.
He said he was going to send my email off to another person in their traffic operations section as a second verification to the exit number. If we had some pictures of the gore sign (and other signs besides what has already been posted) I could send those to him as evidence. Perhaps the gore sign has been corrected??
Quote from: flaroadgeek on November 13, 2009, 07:05:27 PM
He said he was going to send my email off to another person in their traffic operations section as a second verification to the exit number. If we had some pictures of the gore sign (and other signs besides what has already been posted) I could send those to him as evidence. Perhaps the gore sign has been corrected??
Well, I was only able to see the gore sign by looking backwards since that was my only time on FL-9A during my recent trip down to Jacksonville. Was only able to stay a few days and the next day I had to head back home and didn't have time to go get a shot of it before leaving.
However, I did notice something @ the I-10/I-95 interchange that surely has to be a mistake. I'll get that stuff posted later in the main Florida thread.
I would like to see what you spotted at the I-10/I-95 interchange.
I may just have to take a weekend trip over to Jacksonville to see the beltway again, and get some updated photos... :-P
Quote from: flaroadgeek on November 13, 2009, 07:54:59 PM
I would like to see what you spotted at the I-10/I-95 interchange.
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=2017.msg43520#msg43520
I saw your pictures late last night and made my guess:
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=23.msg43573#msg43573 (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=23.msg43573#msg43573)
Quote from: flaroadgeek on November 13, 2009, 07:05:27 PM
He said he was going to send my email off to another person in their traffic operations section as a second verification to the exit number. If we had some pictures of the gore sign (and other signs besides what has already been posted) I could send those to him as evidence. Perhaps the gore sign has been corrected??
Just was wondering, any update on this? And if you want to forward along the stuff about US-17 and FL-228 that I had pictures of @ the I-95/I-10 to them, I have no problems.
No, I have not received any new messages as of this afternoon. With all the stuff going on as of late, I completely forgot about this!! If I remember after the holiday I will send off those pictures to see if DOT has an explanation for those signs!! I may need reminding as I am getting older!!! haha
Just curious, any responce back yet? I want to submit an update to the Future I-295 @ CHM, but only if that exit is indeed suppose to be #41 and not #42. :)
I have not received any more emails from that guy. I would go ahead and do your update and label that as Exit 41 and not Exit 42 :)
Copy that! :sombrero:
Just remember to contact FDOT about those incorrect US-17/FL-228 signs on I-10 @ I-95. ;)
Thanks for reminder! I will write them sometime today :nod:
Quote from: flaroadgeek on December 04, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Thanks for reminder! I will write them sometime today :nod:
Ever get that e-mail off? ;)
Yeah I did. I never heard back about that either being Exit 41 or 42 or about U.S. 17/Florida 228. I guess with the holiday season among us they have been real busy...I will try them again after the start of the new year.
Just read an article on Jacksonville.com that a brand new I-295 Beltway East sign has been placed on FL-9A just before that "END I-295 BEGIN FL-9A" sign that is just before the Main St (US-17) Exit near the airport.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-10/story/call-box-i-2959a-beltway-signs-near-airport-can-be-confusing
Anybody have pics yet? :)
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on April 23, 2010, 05:23:44 AM
Just read an article on Jacksonville.com that a brand new I-295 Beltway East sign has been placed on FL-9A just before that "END I-295 BEGIN FL-9A" sign that is just before the Main St (US-17) Exit near the airport.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-10/story/call-box-i-2959a-beltway-signs-near-airport-can-be-confusing
Anybody have pics yet? :)
We saw it last month, but were on outer loop (west/north) and did not turn around to photograph it. It was the only sign we saw that jumped the gun and showed Florida 9A as Interstate 295.
Quote from: AARoads on April 23, 2010, 07:38:50 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on April 23, 2010, 05:23:44 AM
Just read an article on Jacksonville.com that a brand new I-295 Beltway East sign has been placed on FL-9A just before that "END I-295 BEGIN FL-9A" sign that is just before the Main St (US-17) Exit near the airport.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-10/story/call-box-i-2959a-beltway-signs-near-airport-can-be-confusing
Anybody have pics yet? :)
We saw it last month, but were on outer loop (west/north) and did not turn around to photograph it. It was the only sign we saw that jumped the gun and showed Florida 9A as Interstate 295.
Well, there had been in the past a few that jumped the gun on Mainline I-95.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FFL%2FP1000945s.jpg&hash=84089d5bddaf84d16864f5384ba7aa8911ed8bd5)
Those signs were posted for awhile, but were taken back down.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on April 25, 2010, 12:08:55 AM
Quote from: AARoads on April 23, 2010, 07:38:50 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on April 23, 2010, 05:23:44 AM
Just read an article on Jacksonville.com that a brand new I-295 Beltway East sign has been placed on FL-9A just before that "END I-295 BEGIN FL-9A" sign that is just before the Main St (US-17) Exit near the airport.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-10/story/call-box-i-2959a-beltway-signs-near-airport-can-be-confusing
Anybody have pics yet? :)
We saw it last month, but were on outer loop (west/north) and did not turn around to photograph it. It was the only sign we saw that jumped the gun and showed Florida 9A as Interstate 295.
Those signs were posted for awhile, but were taken back down.
(//www.aaroads.com/wp-content/uploads/blog_images/southeast/i-095_nb_exit_362a_01.jpg)
flaroadgeek's photo from when they were posted (https://www.aaroads.com/blog/2008/06/22/jacksonville-area-road-notes/#more-162) by June 2008.
Yes I meant 2008 - Alex
Quote from: AARoads on April 25, 2010, 11:04:43 AM
flaroadgeek's photo from when they were posted (https://www.aaroads.com/blog/2008/06/22/jacksonville-area-road-notes/#more-162) by June 2007.
I assume you mean June 2008, right? ;)
A new interchange is under-construction on the currently posted I-295 of FL-9A where it's hidden. No idea on it's exit number (maybe #13), but it's for Collins Rd just North of the Blanding Blvd interchange. FDOT is planning on making I-295 there into a C/D setup to help with the traffic backups. Here's the link to the PDF I found about it:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/publicinformationoffice/moredot/pdf%20files/DuvalI295CollinsRoad.pdf
Here is some more information on the planned interchange with Collins Road:
http://www.northfloridaroads.com/projects/details.asp?ProjectID=163
Also, if you click this link you will see a schematic on the proposed interchange along with the C/D configuration:
http://www.northfloridaroads.com/upload/documents/213345-1_Collins_Road_Schematic_Layout.pdf
According to the site, bidding will start July 21 with an anticipated construction start date of late 2010/early 2011.
Quote from: flaroads on August 27, 2009, 09:14:47 PM
Bidding is suppose to go out sometime next month with implementation of the signage by Spring 2010. Hopefully it does not take that long to see some new signs :no:
The signs for 295 on the East belway are finally going up. I havent been there in a couple weeks but approaching 95 on the 295 (West Beltway) the BGS shows 295 North--EAST BELTWAY--Jax Beaches. The reassurance markers were not changed.
I notices that the traffic reports are now referring to the "295 East Beltway" as opposed to 9A... pretty soon SR 9A will return to the secret knowledge of roadgeeks
Any new exit numbers posted on signs yet?
Also, any pictures? ;)
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on January 10, 2012, 08:29:39 PM
Any new exit numbers posted on signs yet?
Also, any pictures? ;)
No pics... i have a dinosaur phone.... new phone is forthcoming or i will have one of my kids take a pic . I saw the exit number for US1 on the Southend Exit 60... I havent driven the road in 2 weeks tho... i am sure it has progressed
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
I was driving to work( running about 15 min late) 2 weeks ago and saw the 295 EAST Beltway signs and drove up to the SR 202 exit (JTB for Jax locals) but there were no other changes and none of the reassurance signed were changed. Prob progressed since then, but that is way out of my way and wife doesn't like me roadgeeking to hard before coming home
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
Quote from: Beltway on January 11, 2012, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
really cool interchange. I get to drive it almost everyday going to work. It makes me glad i don't live in a 1 stop-light town.
Quote from: Beltway on January 11, 2012, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
Maybe we'll go that way next time if it's not during rush hour. The very small piece of I-95 between the exit where Ying's Chinee Takee Outee is (I forget which street that is and can't be bothered to look it up) and the southern connection with I-295/FL-9A is one of the few pieces I need to complete an I-95 clinch. I simply decided on our last trip that going over the bridge was a higher priority than the I-95 clinch because I know I will not complete the latter in the immediate future. I haven't gone through the I-95/I-10 interchange since a Gator Bowl trip in December 1991, so it's obviously changed quite a bit since then!
Quote from: jwolfer on January 11, 2012, 05:10:44 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
I was driving to work( running about 15 min late) 2 weeks ago and saw the 295 EAST Beltway signs and drove up to the SR 202 exit (JTB for Jax locals) but there were no other changes and none of the reassurance signed were changed. Prob progressed since then, but that is way out of my way and wife doesn't like me roadgeeking to hard before coming home
Curious, but are the putting green-outs over the FL-9A shields, or are they installing entirely new signs?
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 13, 2012, 02:27:13 PM
Quote from: Beltway on January 11, 2012, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
Maybe we'll go that way next time if it's not during rush hour. The very small piece of I-95 between the exit where Ying's Chinee Takee Outee is (I forget which street that is and can't be bothered to look it up) and the southern connection with I-295/FL-9A is one of the few pieces I need to complete an I-95 clinch. I simply decided on our last trip that going over the bridge was a higher priority than the I-95 clinch because I know I will not complete the latter in the immediate future. I haven't gone through the I-95/I-10 interchange since a Gator Bowl trip in December 1991, so it's obviously changed quite a bit since then!
How much of a peak hour does Jax have? I went through there then on I-95, and traffic was moving pretty freely. Having a full beltway certainly helps.
^^^
Jax has terrible traffic at times. The last time I drove through town on I95 instead of taking 9A, it was pretty much stop and go from downtown almost to the 295 interchange.
Quote from: Beltway on January 14, 2012, 01:15:44 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 13, 2012, 02:27:13 PM
Quote from: Beltway on January 11, 2012, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
Maybe we'll go that way next time if it's not during rush hour. The very small piece of I-95 between the exit where Ying's Chinee Takee Outee is (I forget which street that is and can't be bothered to look it up) and the southern connection with I-295/FL-9A is one of the few pieces I need to complete an I-95 clinch. I simply decided on our last trip that going over the bridge was a higher priority than the I-95 clinch because I know I will not complete the latter in the immediate future. I haven't gone through the I-95/I-10 interchange since a Gator Bowl trip in December 1991, so it's obviously changed quite a bit since then!
How much of a peak hour does Jax have? I went through there then on I-95, and traffic was moving pretty freely. Having a full beltway certainly helps.
Given where I'm from, I just tend to assume that rush hour will be a hassle in any city of any significant size. Might be an unwarranted assumption, but it's understandable why I tend to assume that.
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 15, 2012, 01:04:32 PM
Quote from: Beltway on January 14, 2012, 01:15:44 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 13, 2012, 02:27:13 PM
Quote from: Beltway on January 11, 2012, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 11, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
The Thursday morning before Christmas (Dec. 22) we didn't see any I-295 signs on the eastern side. We were headed to the Orlando area and went around the eastern side on the advice of folks here and were glad we did. The Dames Point Bridge was a nice change from what can be, on the whole, a somewhat monotonous drive from the DC area to Orlando.
The rebuilt I-95/I-10 downtown interchange complex and river bridge, is pretty spectacular, as well.
Maybe we'll go that way next time if it's not during rush hour. The very small piece of I-95 between the exit where Ying's Chinee Takee Outee is (I forget which street that is and can't be bothered to look it up) and the southern connection with I-295/FL-9A is one of the few pieces I need to complete an I-95 clinch. I simply decided on our last trip that going over the bridge was a higher priority than the I-95 clinch because I know I will not complete the latter in the immediate future. I haven't gone through the I-95/I-10 interchange since a Gator Bowl trip in December 1991, so it's obviously changed quite a bit since then!
How much of a peak hour does Jax have? I went through there then on I-95, and traffic was moving pretty freely. Having a full beltway certainly helps.
Given where I'm from, I just tend to assume that rush hour will be a hassle in any city of any significant size. Might be an unwarranted assumption, but it's understandable why I tend to assume that.
Compared to DC, Jacksonville is easy. The worst interstate consistently is I-10 inside 295. It can be stop and go from 95 back to 295 and if there is a wreck it is hell. 95 coming from the north is probably the best in rush hour. 95 South of Downtown has problems at SR 202 exit but the exit was widened so it is much better and once it is full freeway it will be much easier. There is a traffic light at the bottom of the SB ramp. 295(west Beltway) is bad around from the Buckman Bridge to 95. 295 (East BW) is bad around Baymeadows Road( SR 152) and aroudn the new ramp for SR 9B( future I-795)
The worst Local Road is Blanding Blvd( SR21) coming out of Clay County
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on January 14, 2012, 04:09:57 AM
Curious, but are the putting green-outs over the FL-9A shields, or are they installing entirely new signs?
I've only been between UNF and the south I-95 interchange as far as the East Beltway goes, but it looks like for the most part, they just slapped I-295 shields over the old SR 9A ones on the BGSs, with new reassurance signs at the appropriate locations.
The only place I've seen brand-new signs is around the I-95 interchange: heading south on the West Beltway, the signs mention you're about to go north on I-295 East Beltway up until the Philips Highway (US-1) exit (although some of those are green-outs), while coming south on the East Beltway, the signs start referencing I-295 West Beltway from just before US-1 to the first BGS past the I-95 interchange.
The BGSs on J. Turner Butler Blvd (SR 202) heading for the East Beltway also have the 295 shield where the 9A one used to be. Coming south on I-95, the signs still refer to I-295 and SR 9A separately; haven't come north in a while.