Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morning

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of a rehabilitation project on the Mathews Bridge, an eastbound directional closure of the bridge is planned this weekend, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, the Florida Department of Transportation said.

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The eastbound lanes of the bridge will close at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 and reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. Eastbound drivers will detour via the Hart Bridge during the directional closure. Additionally, the westbound inside travel lane will be closed during this time with the westbound outside travel lane remaining open to vehicular traffic.

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