First Coast Expressway Opens in Clay County

The First Coast Expressway just hit a major milestone—its final Clay County stretch opens Monday, June 29, connecting U.S. 17 to Leonard C. Taylor Parkway under the Shands Bridge. This 3-mile addition means drivers can now zip from I-10 to the St. Johns River without ever leaving the expressway. When complete, the 46-mile route will slash travel time across Clay and Duval counties, letting locals like Tori Tomlinson at The Beauty Bar reach more customers faster. The next phase heads toward St. Johns County, aiming for World Golf Village by late 2030—with the new Shands Bridge still under construction. Tolls kick in immediately for this section: 61 cents for SunPass, 92 cents for pay-by-plate. No tolls for just crossing the bridge, though. This is the final piece of a region-wide speed boost. 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/05742e484a20d5d6