Ship striking Baltimore bridge evokes Mathews Bridge ship crash in Jacksonville, Sunshine Skyway collapse in Tampa Bay
After a container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse, some immediately recalled a 2013 incident in Jacksonville when a Navy cargo ship struck the Mathews Bridge. The outcome was much different.
Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morning
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.
Eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge to close Friday night, reopen Monday morning
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.
NFPA says cars account for 1 in 8 reported fires. JFRD explains ways to reduce the risk
A car went up in flames on the Mathews Bridge Sunday afternoon causing the bridge to close while first responders worked to put out the fire. Itโs a situation that a Jacksonville Fire and Recuse Department spokesperson said is happening more frequently.
A look back: The toll Jacksonvilleโs toll system had on the cityโs history
If you live in Jacksonville long enough, youโre sure to complain about the traffic. Itโs basically a River City right of passage. But those who lived and drove in the area from the 1950s to the 1980s remember a different source of traffic complaints: Tolls.
Traffic Alert: Major backups on Mathews Bridge after crash
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Heavy delays were reported on Monday morning after a crash on the Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville. It could take you longer to get to work as a result. The left lane ends near the middle of the bridge due to a vehicle accident. Avoid the Matthews Bridge and take the Hart Bridge if possible. We are working to learn more information.
Woman crossing Mathews Bridge shot in face with BB
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman said she will no longer take the Mathews Bridge home from work after she was shot in the face with a BB gun as she crossed the St. Johns River on Thursday night. The woman said she was driving on the Arlington Expressway about 10:30 p.m. just east of the bridge when the BB struck her. "I thought maybe it was a rock or bullet," said the woman, who only wants to be identified as Beth. After going to the hospital, x-rays showed the BB is lodged in her jaw and will stay until it comes out naturally. Beth said police told her it may be a group of teens that live in the area that fired the BB.
All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopen after crash
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge have reopened after being closed fore hours due to a serious crash. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes of Mathews Bridge reopened
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All eastbound lanes of Mathews Bridge have reopened after being closed fore hours due to a serious crash. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Eastbound Mathews Bridge reopens after crash with injuries
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a reported crash with injuries on the Mathews Bridge early Sunday morning. Police blocked off all eastbound lanes of the Arlington Expressway over the bridge to investigate, and reopened the bridge just after 3 a.m.No word yet on the status of the people involved. We will update this story as more details become available. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Mathews Bridge reopens after suspicious item found
The Mathews Bridge reopened Tuesday afternoon just before 3 p.m. after it had been closed down in both directions while police investigated a suspicious item. The package was found to be "nothing of concern," Jacksonville police said. Traffic into and out of Downtown was briefly rerouted over the Hart Bridge. "Thank you for your patience as we make safety a priority for everyone," the Sheriff's Office posted in a Tweet. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
2 downtown bridges set for weekend closures, detours listed below
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If youre heading downtown this weekend, be advised that two of the bridges over the St. Johns River will be impacted by closures. The Main Street Bridge will be closed for inspections by the Florida Department of Transportation from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You should see the signs at the base of the bridges during the closures. Live, interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Mathews Bridge crash westbound causing traffic jam
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash with injuries on Mathews Bridge causing major backups westbound. You can use the Hart Bridge as a detour. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Woman calls 911 after 'smelling 300-year-old Bible', closes Mathews Bridge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mathews Bridge reopened Friday afternoon in both directions after a woman had a "medical episode" that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Inside the package was a 300-year-old Bible that she had purchased over the internet. Officials said that as she was traveling across the Mathews Bridge, she stated she smelled something coming from the package and then she "felt nauseous." Police said all agencies cleared the package as safe and it's unclear whether the woman's medical condition was related to the package. The Mathews Bridge was closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution, police said.
Hazmat team, bomb squad called when driver thought package made her sick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mathews Bridge reopened Friday afternoon in both directions after a woman had a medical episode that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The incident started at 1 p.m. when the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a distressed driver. According to police, the woman said she thought her condition might have been related to a package ordered online that she had recently opened, so firefighters backed off and JFRD's hazardous materials team, JSO's bomb squad and detectives arrived to check out the vehicle and the package. Police said all agencies cleared the package as safe and it's unclear whether the woman's medical condition was related to the package. The Mathews Bridge was closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution, police said.
Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A car flipped on Mathews Bridge. All eastbound lanes that were closed have reopened, according to police. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Eastbound lanes reopen after SUV flips on Mathews Bridge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman who was rescued Friday afternoon from an overturned SUV on the Mathews Bridge had a medical episode that she thought might have resulted from a package she had just picked up, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The incident started at 1 p.m. with a Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department response to the crash in the eastbound lanes of the bridge. All agencies cleared the package as safe, and rescue personnel returned to treat the driver, whose condition was not reported. Police said the eastbound lanes of the Mathews Bridge were closed for about 90 minutes as a precaution. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
All lanes reopened on Mathews Bridge after closure
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ All lanes have been reopened on the Mathews Bridge Sunday morning after being shut down for more than two hours due to an accident with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. | Stay with News4Jax for updates.