Hurricane Helene Updates
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - 8:45 p.m.
High Wind Detours Currently in Effect
Route 10 and 109 - Mathews Bridge
Inbound Route Adjustments - From University Blvd.
- Right on Cesery Blvd.
- Right on Atlantic Blvd.
- Enter I-95 Entrance Ramp to Downtown (Continue across the Acosta Bridge)
- Right on Forsyth
- Left on Julia
- Right on Union Street
- Left into Rosa Parks Station
- Resume regular inbound route
Outbound Route Adjustments - From Pearl St. (After departing Rosa Parks Station)
- Right on Adams Street
- Left on Jefferson Street (Enter the Acosta Bridge)
- Merge onto I-95 (Move safely to left lane to exit onto Beach Blvd.)
- Exit onto Beach Blvd.
- Merge left onto Atlantic Blvd. (Continue Atlantic Blvd.)
- Left onto university Blvd. North
- Right at the round-about (Continue to Arlington Service Rd.)
- Resume regular route
NOTE: No bus stops will be missed.
Route 18 - Hart Bridge
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Atlantic Blvd. (Enter I-95, Take downtown ramp via Acosta Bridge)
- Enter downtown Ramp to the Acosta Bridge
- Right on Water Street
- Left on Newnan Street
- Left on Bay Street
- Resume regular inbound route
Outbound Route Adjustments - From Forsyth St.
- Left on Liberty Street
- Left on Adams Street
- Left on Jefferson Street
- Merge onto I-95 (Move safely to left lane to exit onto Beach Blvd.)
- Exit onto Beach Blvd.
- Merge left onto Atlantic Blvd. (Continue Atlantic Blvd)
- Resume regular route
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - 8:00 p.m.
Shelter Shuttles
Ken Knight Dr. Shuttle
- The Shuttle from Ken Knight Dr. to the Legends Center will remain in service tonight until midnight, 12:00 a.m.
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - 3:00 p.m.
Flood Detours (in effect at 4:00 p.m.)
Route 8a & 8b - San Marco Area
Outbound Route Adjustments - From the Acosta Bridge
- Make a left and follow around to Museum Circle
- Continue left at the stop sign (go around the round-about)
- Continue straight to Riverplace Blvd.
- Cross over Prudential Drive to Hendricks Ave.
- Continue Hendricks Ave
- Left on Atlantic Blvd.
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of Museum Circle (at the stop sign), corner of Lasalle Street and Hendricks Ave.
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Hendricks Avenue
- Continue to make a left on Prudential Drive
- Right on San Marco Blvd.
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of Museum Circle (at the stop sign), corner of Lasalle Street and Hendricks Ave.
Route 16 - Riverside Area
Outbound Route Adjustments - From Riverside Ave.
- Right on Goodwin Street
- Left on Oak Street
- Left on Stockton Street
- Right on Riverside Avenue
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Every corner is a bus stop when on detour.
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Riverside Ave.
- Left on Stockton Street
- Right on Oak Street
- Right on Goodwin Street
- Left on Riverside Avenue
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Every corner is a bus stop when on detour.
Route 19 - Market Street
Outbound Route Adjustments - From Market St.
- Left on State Street
- Right on Main St.
- Right on 1st Street
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of 1st St. and Market St.
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Riverside Ave.
- Left on Main St.
- Left on Union Street
- Right on Market Street
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of 1st St. and Market St.
Route 23 - Justina Terrace Apartments
Outbound Route Adjustments - From University Blvd.
- Right on Jack Rd.
- Right on Justina Rd. (End of line on Justina Rd. at Holly Bell Drive)
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Every corner is a bus stop when on detour.
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Justina Rd.
- Left on Merrill Rd.
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Every corner is a bus stop when on detour.
Route 24 - JTA Ferry Area
Outbound Route Adjustments - From Wonderwood Dr.
- Left on A1A
- Left into Park & Ride Lot (End of Line)
Inbound Route Adjustments - From JTA Park & Ride at Wonderwood Dr. & A1A
- Right on A1A
- Right on Wonderwood Drive
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers who normally board the bus in the Ferry Area can board at bus stop # 45 at A1A and Wonderwood Dr.
Route 25 - San Marco Area
Outbound Route Adjustments - From the Acosta Bridge
- Make a left and follow around to Museum Circle
- Continue left at the stop sign (go around the round-about)
- Continue straight to Riverplace Blvd.
- Cross over Prudential Drive to Hendricks Ave.
- Continue Hendricks Ave
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of Museum Circle (at the stop sign), corner of Lasalle Street and Hendricks Ave.
Inbound Route Adjustments - From Hendricks Avenue
- Continue straight to make a left on Prudential Drive
- Right on San Marco Blvd.
- Resume regular route
NOTE: Passengers can board the bus at the corner of Museum Circle (at the stop sign), corner of Lasalle Street and Hendricks Ave.
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - 2:20 p.m.
Service Update
Clay Flex Magenta Line
- Service will be discontinued starting at 3:00 p.m.
Wed, Sep 25, 2024 - 3:00 p.m.
JTA Bus Routes / First Coast Flyer / Connexion / ReadiRide
- The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will continue to run regular operations on JTA’s fixed-bus route, BRT First Coast Flyer routes, Connexion and ReadiRide service, as long as it is safe to do so on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
St. Johns River Ferry
- The St. Johns River Ferry will be closed on Thursday and is anticipated to be back in service on Friday, September 27.
Skyway
- The Skyway will be closed on Thursday and will resume operation as soon as it is safe to do so.
Shelters
- At 4PM Wednesday, Sep 25th, we began providing free transportation on our fixed-route services to anyone needing transportation to one of the activated shelter locations.
- We will also have a dedicated shuttle to the Legends Center:
- Ken Knight Dr. and Moncrief Road, bus stop 3991.
- Shuttles will continue throughout the storm as long as it is safe to do so.
- Kings Avenue Garage has been opened to provide safe parking for our residents in flood-prone areas.
Please stay tuned to jtafla.com for the latest service updates.