Florida State Road 9B
Future Interstate 795 | ||||
SR 9B highlighted in red | ||||
Route information | ||||
Auxiliary route of SR 9A | ||||
Maintained by FDOT | ||||
Length | 5.508 mi[1] (8.864 km) | |||
History |
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Major junctions | ||||
South end | ![]() | |||
North end | ![]() | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Florida | |||
Counties | St. Johns, Duval | |||
Highway system | ||||
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State Road 9B (SR 9B) is a 7-mile-long (11 km) freeway on the south side of Jacksonville, Florida in the United States. Its north end is at the southeast-most point on I-295, and it terminates at [County Road 2209] in Saint Johns County. It may eventually continue south to serve planned development and possibly extend west as a planned bridge over the St. Johns River (which will connect to SR 23).
The section north of I-95 is planned to be signed as Interstate 795 (I-795) when the designation is approved by the FHWA.[3]
Route description
Beginning at the I-295 interchange in southeastern Duval, the first phase of State Road 9B extends three miles (4.8 km) due south towards US 1 at Gran Bay Parkway. This segment initially opened with four lanes, but due to a late contract modification, can easily expand to six lanes. At US 1, exit ramps connect the roads with signalized intersections.[4]
The second phase of SR 9B continues over US 1 and heads another 1.5 miles (2.4 km) due south terminating at I-95, with an interchange just north of the St. Johns–Duval County line.[5][6]
History
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In May 2008 the project was suspended by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), but it was reinstated in 2010 when funding was acquired via stimulus funds.[7]
Phase 1
Phase 1 of the SR 9B/I-795 project, consisting of a three-mile (4.8 km) spur from the Eastern Beltway of I-295 to US 1, began in the middle of 2010 and was scheduled to be completed in early of 2013, at an estimated cost of $68.5 million. The winning contract went to Archer Western Contractors / GAI Consultants, who also reconstructed the I-10/I-95 interchange in downtown Jacksonville.[8] The roadway was originally planned to open in the end of 2012, but was pushed back to 2013 to allow for the construction of a wider paved area to facilitate future expansion.[9] In late July 2013, southbound I-295 was closed a few nights to install new overhead signs for the SR 9B interchange, one of the final construction projects of Phase 1.[10] Phase 1 opened September 19, 2013.[2]
Phase 2
Superior Construction and Arcadis US was awarded a $95 million design-build contract for the second phase of SR 9B, from US 1 to I-95.[5] Construction began in April 2013 and was fully completed on June 13, 2016. Phase 2 includes a new four-lane road between US 1 and I-95. The Phase 1 interchange at US 1 is upgraded with additional exit ramps and an overpass over US 1 and Veveras Drive in addition to utility work along US 1. A cloverstack interchange at I-95 was constructed, along with noise walls in the northwest and southeast corners. This interchange at I-95 is the current southern terminus while Phase 3 is being completed.
Phase 3
The third and final phase connected I-95 to County Road 2209 and Race Track Road via a connector road (named Peyton Parkway) in St. Johns County. It began in August 2015 and was opened to traffic on August 9, 2018.
Future
Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
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Length | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
History | Proposed 2010 Assigned 2011 |
Exit list
Phase 1 from I-295 to US 1 opened on September 19, 2013. Phase 2 from US 1 to I-95 opened on June 13, 2016. Phase 3 from I-95 to CR 2209 opened on August 9, 2018.
County | Location | mi[1] | km | Exit | Destinations | Notes |
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St. Johns | St. Johns | 5.508 | 8.864 | ![]() | Southern terminus; at-grade intersection | |
6 | Race Track Road Connector (Peyton Parkway) | May connect with Nocatee Parkway long-term[11] | ||||
Duval | Jacksonville | 4.064– 4.168 | 6.540– 6.708 | 4 | ![]() | I-95 exit 333 |
2.975 | 4.788 | 3 | Flagler Center Boulevard | Southbound exit only | ||
2.697– 2.770 | 4.340– 4.458 | 2 | ![]() | |||
0.568– 0.593 | 0.914– 0.954 | 1 | E-Town Parkway | Future interchange; development planned | ||
0.000 | 0.000 | – | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Northern terminus; I-295 exit 58; no access from SR 9B to I-295 east or vice versa | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Notes
References
- ^ a b c "Straight Line Diagram of Road Inventory" (PDF). Florida Department of Transportation. August 22, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ a b Donges, Patrick (September 19, 2013). "State Road 9B Open In Jacksonville". Jacksonville, FL: WJCT-TV. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ Moyer, Crystal (June 22, 2015). "How will 9B project help Race Track Road traffic?". News4Jax. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ District Two Public Information Office. "Phase 1". Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ a b District Two Public Information Office. "Phase 2". Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ District Two Public Information Office. "FAQ". Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ "State Road 9B Construction May Begin". Jacksonville, FL: WJXT-TV. Archived from the original on January 4, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
- ^ Sanderson, Laurie. "State Road 9B from the I-295 East Beltway to US 1 (Philips Highway)". District Two Public Information Office, Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 1, 2010.
- ^ Inclan, Lorna (January 30, 2013). "The wait is almost over for State Road 9B". Jacksonville, FL: WTEV-TV. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ "I-295 southbound lanes to close for 2 nights". Jacksonville, FL: WJXT-TV. July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ Staff. "Project 84, Racetrack Rd Realignment" (PDF). 2035 LRTP Adopted Needs Plan. North Florida Transportation Planning Organization.