Traffic is expected to be somewhat better on northbound I-95 through downtown Jacksonville Tuesday morning after major delays during rush hour Monday.
That’s when construction crews closed one of the three lanes because of problems with newly poured asphalt.
Florida Department of Transportation spokesman Ron Tittle says all northbound lanes should now be open. But he says that won’t fix all of the problems, which is why it’s important for drivers to stay focused when approaching downtown.
“Be aware of the signs, knowing that you’re in a traffic shift. Don’t follow your GPS either. Know where you’re going,” he says. “And just know some alternate routes.”
To check road conditions, he recommends checking Florida 511 ahead of time.
The work is part of the Overland Bridge project to improve the flow of traffic along 2-and one-third miles of I-95 downtown.
