First Coast Expressway

First Coast Expressway,

New Facility from I-10 to I-95

FPID: 422938-7, 422938-8, 453070-1

First Coast Expressway is a partnership project between FDOT District 2 and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. The first segment of First Coast Expressway from Blanding Boulevard to I-10 was completed and opened to traffic in fiscal year 2020. Adjacent segments from Blanding Boulevard to CR 209 are currently under construction (422938-5, -6). 

The subsequent segments (422938-7,-8, 453070-1) will include a new bridge over the St. Johns River and extension of the facility to I-95. The new bridge will provide additional capacity over the St. Johns River. It will feature a shared path for pedestrian and bicycle access and enhance safety. By providing additional capacity via a beltway around the Jacksonville metropolitan area, First Coast Expressway will help to relieve congestion on other major roadways in the region including I-295, SR 21, US 17, and International Golf Parkway. 

St. Johns County is the 10th fastest-growing county in the country. Between 2010 and 2020, the total population grew by 40%. There are numerous active Developments of Regional Impact, including Silver Leaf Plantation, through which First Coast Expressway will connect to I-95.