Phase 1

• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on the south side of Adams Street and the north side of Forsyth Street for approximately 60 days.
  • The Forsyth Street single-lane reduction will start on February 22, 2025.
  • The Adams Street single-lane reduction will start on March 1, 2025.

Phase 2:

• Upon competition of Phase 1, traffic will shift to a single lane on the north side of Adams Street and the south side of Forsyth Street. This configuration will remain in place for approximately 60 days, until the project is completed and opened to two-way traffic.

Work during these phases will include, but not be limited to, milling and resurfacing of the roadway, signing and pavement marking installations, parking kiosk installations, and signalization installations. Construction equipment and vehicles will enter and exit the work zones throughout each day.

While access to businesses, properties, and pedestrian features will be maintained, minor stoppages may occur at entry/exit points and intersecting streets to allow for the movement of equipment. Additionally, street parking within the designated work zones will be closed off. However, parking will remain open on the non-work zones side of the street.

What is the Goal of Two-Way Street Conversion?
The reintroduction of two-way travel on our Downtown streets has been a priority in the Downtown master plan for decades. This initiative has been reinforced through subsequent Mobility Plan Updates and transportation projects, with dedicated tax increment funding from the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) allocated for implementation.

This transformation begins Downtown with Forsyth and Adams Streets, both of which run through the DIA’s target dining districts. Current work includes two-way conversions, signalization, paving, striping, sidewalk expansion areas and parking kiosks. This work will be immediately followed by sidewalk widening, tree planting and enhanced streetscapes. More streets will undergo two-way conversion over time.

Two-way street restoration is proven to encourage economic growth, boost property values, and support more efficient use of on-street parking and rideshare services. It also enhances retail visibility and occupancy rates, improves walkability and pedestrian safety, increases sidewalk activity, and elevates residential demand and quality of life.

More Information
For additional information on downtown development projects, visit idigjax.com. For status updates on infrastructure projects across Jacksonville, visit the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) dashboard at jacksonville.gov/TransparencyDashboards.