Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 - Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011
Welcome to Jacksonville!
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is committed to providing the most current information that residents and out of town visitors will need to enjoy the Florida/Georgia weekend festivities in a safe and secure manner.
To this end, we are coordinating with the City of Jacksonville, the University of Florida, and the University of Georgia to provide the information you need to make the most of the weekend. All event information related to participant safety, road closures, and traffic can be found on this website or the Florida/Georgia website.
Pre-Game Information
For residents who live or work downtown:
- There will be no parking on the south side of Bay St. from Ocean St. to Liberty St. starting on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. throughout Saturday, Oct. 29.
- Campers will be allowed into the lots at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (For more information click here)
- Be aware of the extra traffic and delays around EverBank Field and The Jacksonville Landing as guests arrive.
Road Closures
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 thru Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 –
- Hogan Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River will be closed Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.
- Pearl Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River will be closed Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.
- Sister Cities Plaza from Hogan Street to the cul-de-sac will be closed Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.
- Coastline Drive from the Landing to Newnan Street will be closed Thursday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 thru Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 –
- A. Phillip Randolph Blvd. from Duval Street to Adams Street will be closed Friday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. thru 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 thru Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 –
- Independent Drive from Hogan Street east to Laura Street will be closed Friday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Please note: Independent Drive to Laura Street will remain open to southbound traffic going to the Main Street Bridge.
Traffic Patterns
- Lane indicators will be working Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. thru 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. During this time there will be two lanes going east and two lanes going west between Liberty Street and Ocean Street.
- On Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. the lane indicators will shift to pre-game pattern this includes three eastbound lanes and one westbound lane from Ocean Street to the sports complex area.
- Seventeen sign boards will be up on major roadways throughout the city with parking information.
- The Mathews Bridge will be open on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Game Day - Game Starts at 3:30 p.m.
Parking Tips
- People without pre-paid parking passes need to use general parking. Based on history, we anticipate that general public parking in the sports complex area will fill up five hours prior to kick-off. Private lots near the stadium area go just as fast.
- There will be no parking on the south side of Bay Street from Ocean Street to Liberty Street starting on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. throughout Saturday, Oct. 29.
- Arrive early. The stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. After 1:30 p.m. the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s focus will shift to pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic to the stadium should expect delays.
Use the JTA Shuttle from various locations within Jacksonville. You may view the schedule at
www.jtafla.com.
- Florida State College of Jacksonville’s downtown campus, 101 W. State St., will have 2,000 free parking spaces available. There will be a shuttle bus offered for $7 round-trip, which will run for four hours before kick-off and for two hours after the game ends.
- There will be free parking at the Skyway Convention Center stop on Bay Street (located across from the Prime Osborne Convention Center, 1000 Water St.) with round-trip shuttle bus services for $7. Just like at Florida State College of Jacksonville’s downtown campus, these shuttles will also run for four hours before kick-off and for two hours after the game ends.
- The Water Taxi stops at various locations on the riverbank. These locations include: The Jacksonville Landing, Friendship Fountain, The Crowne Plaza, The Wyndam and the Jacksonville Municipal Marina.
The water taxi schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 27 – 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28 – 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29 – 9 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday, Oct. 30 – 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Rates: Between $3-$5 per person, one way.
Safety
The safety of all game day participants is the utmost concern of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. To this end, JSO would like to stress the following safety measures.
- Jacksonville does have an open container law for underage drinkers, and this will be enforced.
- Stay with your friends, stay in a group.
- Do not buy tickets in the street. Counterfeit tickets do exist, and people found with counterfeit tickets will be ejected from the game and face possible arrest. (It is legal to buy tickets from a scalper. However, you do so at your own risk.)
- Above all else, USE COMMON SENSE throughout the weekend
Sideline Student Safety Zone Information
The intent of the Sideline Student Safety Zone is to provide a friendly and safe environment to those students seeking assistance.
The Sideline Student Safety Zone will be clearly marked and will be staffed by volunteers from each university as well as the City of Jacksonville. Services include access to trolleys and taxis, medical attention, water, snacks, phones and general information. The student safety hotline (904) 630-SAFE (7233) will be available during the hours of operation. Visit the Sideline Student Safety Zone for further information.
EverBank Field
- No purses or bags larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches
- No cameras with lenses longer than six inches
- No coolers or containers including cans, cups and bottles
- No strollers or umbrellas
- No pets (except special services)
- No food or beverage from outside the stadium
- No seat cushions
- No video or audio recorders
- No whistles, noise makers, air horns or laser pointers
- No poles or sticks
- No knives, guns or any type of weapons or explosives
- No smoking (except in designated areas)
- No promotional items or any other items deemed unacceptable by Stadium Management.
- No Re-Entry
You cannot check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium. EverBank Field and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are NOT responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection from the stadium. Game tickets will be forfeited. No re-entry allowed.
Click here for complete information on stadium rules and regulations
Whether you are a resident of Jacksonville or an out of town vistor, please enjoy Jacksonville, the Florida/Georgia Football Classic, and all of the exciting venues Jacksonville has to offer.
Social Media
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the City of Jacksonville's Special Events Office will tweet traffic updates on Saturday, Oct. 29. Follow
JSOPIO and
FLvsGa on twitter for more information. #FLvsGA