This information is provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to inform Jacksonville residents and visitors of special events that could affect traffic patterns. A link to the JSO Downtown Street Closure Map is provided when appropriate. Links to event information is provided when available.
This information includes events where the event sponsor or coordinator has been granted a Temporary Road Closure Permit or if the event is a regularly occurring event, such as a Jacksonville Jaguars home football game. Click here to view the City of Jacksonville Special Events web page for a complete listing of City of Jacksonville events.
Arrival of Holiday Tree and Decorating for Lighting Ceremony
Date: Sunday, November 15 -Monday, November 23
Event: Arrival of Holiday Tree and Decorating for Lighting Ceremony
Road Closures: Hogan Street from Water Street to dead-end cul-de-sac at the St. Johns River
Native Sun Mandarin Run 10K
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Event: Native Sun Mandarin Run 10K
Road Closures: JSO will conduct "hold and release" traffic control to allow vehicles to use the race route when ever possible.
Race Route: Click here to view both the 10K Race Route and the 5K Race Route
7th Annual Riverside Wine fest and 5 Points Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 from approximately 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Event: 7th Annual Riverside Wine fest and 5 Points Fall Festival
Road Closure: The 1000 block of Park Street will be closed for the festival. Please use Lomax Street to Oak Street and Post Street to Margaret Street as detours.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills
Date: Sunday, November 22 at 1 p.m.
Event: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills
Traffic information for vehicles entering the downtown sports complex
Traffic information for vehicles exiting the downtown sports complex
Please note the Hart Bridge will be open to vehicular traffic over the extended Thanksgiving holiday.
Downtown Road Closures and events beginning Friday, November 27 -Monday, November 30, 2009
Click here for complete listing of downtown road closures related to Holiday events
Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Date: November 27, 2009
Event: Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Jacksonville Light Parade
Date: November 28, 2009
Event: Jacksonville Light Parade
Department of Transportation Road Closings
FDOT Road Closures from Saturday November 21 to Friday, November 27
FDOT Road Closures from Saturday November 14 to Friday November 20, 2009
Atlantic Boulevard from Kings Avenue to University Closure
Road Closures and Detour Information:
- Monroe Street will be closed between Broad Street (to the west) and Julia Street (to the east).
- Motorists may utilize Forsyth Street (one-way westbound) or Church Street (one-way eastbound) as detour routes.
- Interactive map of street closures
(Click on JSO Road Closures link in left navigation bar)
Electronic message boards were put into place on Monday, May 11 to notify motorists of the impending construction activity and detour signage will be posted accordingly.
The road will be reopened once construction is complete.
Hart Bridge Closure
Date: Evenings and Weekends starting on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, from 7 p.m. through the Spring of 2011
Event: Hart Bridge Closure for Painting
Event Description: Click here for complete information.