Regarding the blight underneath the I-95 / University Blvd overpass. FDOT and JSO are now targeting this spot! Earlier this month, our neighbor Pam contacted the state regarding the blight in that spot, as it is state-owned. The person she spoke to put in a ticket, and informed her that Jorgenson Contracting is who the state contracted to keep that area clean; they said she could also follow up with them (904-778-2828). Which Pam did. She posted about the situation online, and coincidentally, I had just received an email from the Neighborhoods Department asking if CPAC members had any questions for the FDOT rep. So I told them about what Pam was dealing with, and asked for a followup. Within a few days of Pam's actions, there were trucks out there with several workers cleaning it all up! Ms. Jenkins, the FDOT rep at the meeting, confirmed that on June 18, a major cleanup was done there. JSO Commander Tillman also confirmed that officers have been focusing more presence in that spot, and had made an arrest there a few days ago. While blight can be hard to keep up with, I've noticed that area looking way better, including the on-ramp to I-95 next to it. This just goes to show, how we can make a positive difference in our area just by putting in those tickets to alert the city or state when there's a problem. Most of the time, it starts by calling 630-CITY. Thank you Pam, for making this improvement happen!

Marina had also asked for a follow up on the I-95 construction in our area. Ms. Jenkins from FDOT said:

"There is a project to reconstruct and add lanes on I-95(SR9) from S of SR126(Emerson St) to Atlantic Blvd. Construction for this project started in August/September of 2023 and is projected to be completed in November 2027.

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Additionally, FDOT will be reconstructing and adding lanes to I-95(SR9) from SR202(Butler Blvd) to S of SR126(Emerson St). Construction should be starting this month and is estimated to be completed in March 2030. (432259-5)"