Mathews Bridge Closure
Evenings and Weekends, Sept. 27, 2011 - Summer 2014
Scheduled Closures
The Mathews Bridge closures will not impact commuter and rush hour traffic.
- Friday May 17 - Sunday, May 19 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.
- Monday, May 20 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21.
- Tuesday, May 21 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22.
- Wednesday, May 22 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 23.
- Thursday, May 23 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions. The eastbound lanes are scheduled to be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The westbound lanes are scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24.
- Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26 - The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to be completely closed in both directions from 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 26.
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*Schedule subject to change.
Keep checking this web page for updates or changes to the schedule.
Detour Information
Travelers driving into or out of downtown Jacksonville who would normally use the Mathews Bridge, should use the Hart Bridge during the scheduled road closures.
Special Events Occurring In Downtown Jacksonville
No construction work shall be performed during the events listed below unless approved by the Florida Department of Transportation. The JSO will provide information related to the bridge's opening and closing for each of these events.
The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to open for:
- Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
- Florida/Georgia Football Game
- Gate River Run
- Gator Bowl
- Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
- Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament (Monday through Friday)
- Jacksonville Jaguars Home Football Games
- Monster Energy AMA Supercross
- Opening Weekend at the Jacksonville Beaches
- The Players Championship
The Mathews Bridge is scheduled to remain closed for the following events.
- Jacksonville Suns Home Games
- Concerts held at the Veterans Memorial Arena
- Times Union Center and other venues
Boating Information
Maritime traffic will not be impeded, but extra caution should be taken by boaters because the area is a construction zone.
For more information about the Mathews Bridge project, please contact Mike Goldman at (904) 360-5457.