First Coast Expressway Expands This Week

The First Coast Expressway is finally expanding with a new stretch opening Monday in Clay County, linking U.S. 17 to Leonard C. Taylor Parkway — part of a massive long-term plan to connect I-10 to I-95. Tolls are coming, so buckle up. The centerpiece? The $595 million Shands Bridge over the St. Johns River, set for completion in 2030, featuring wider lanes, bike paths, and even repurposed old bridge sections as fishing piers. Meanwhile, final expressway segments east of the bridge and a temporary traffic triangle at SR 13 & 16 in St. Johns County will keep things flowing until the bridge’s grand finish. It’s a slow but steady rollout toward a regionally connected future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e1dc3054525a2b5