{"id":44442,"date":"2025-07-06T22:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T22:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44442\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T22:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T22:29:09","slug":"locals-say-theyre-beginning-to-adapt-to-two-way-traffic-in-downtown-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44442\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals say they\u2019re beginning to adapt to two-way traffic in downtown Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. <\/strong> \u2013 It has been a few days since parts of Adams and Forsyth streets in downtown Jacksonville reopened to two-way traffic,<\/a> marking a significant change in the city\u2019s traffic flow.<\/p>\n

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Construction to convert the roads began earlier this year as part of a broader plan to encourage economic growth, support small businesses, and make the area more walkable and safer for pedestrians.<\/p>\n

To get a sense of public reaction, News4JAX walked up and down Adams and Forsyth streets to see how businesses in the area have begun adapting to the change.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been alright for me, just getting used to it is the biggest thing,\u201d said one River City resident named James. \u201cOther than that, it\u2019s alright. I think it\u2019s better for traffic purposes, so when you have events down here, the one-way streets, people get lost. You turn down one street and be like, \u2018Oh Lord, it\u2019s a one-way.\u2019 So I think it\u2019ll be a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Portions of Forsyth and Adams Streets in downtown Jacksonville are now two-way streets again. (City of Jacksonville)<\/p>\n

Jennifer, who lives in downtown Jacksonville, said she\u2019s spent some time over the past few days looking out of her window to see how drivers are adjusting to the two-way streets.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not too bad. I\u2019ve driven once,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s just like follow the common laws\u2026 I was a little hesitant about it because there\u2019s been a lot of construction and that\u2019s been hard for people, but it doesn\u2019t seem like it\u2019s been a big deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two-way conversion covers Adams and Forsyth streets from Jefferson to Liberty streets. It is the first time in decades that these roads have operated this way.<\/p>\n

Phase one of the project included signal upgrades and pavement markings designed to revitalize downtown by supporting economic growth through an increase in foot traffic.<\/p>\n

City officials say the return to two-way streets is just the beginning. <\/p>\n

Future projects downtown will include expanded sidewalks, green tree canopies, and enhanced streetscapes to further improve the area\u2019s appeal.<\/p>\n

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