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Public Works Director Greg Caldwell outlines recent road expansions, upcoming County Road 210 projects and public CIP dashboard
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Summary
Greg Caldwell, St. Johns County public works director, described recent road expansions funded by developers, the near-completion of County Road 210 East, and a public CIP dashboard listing more than 100 projects to give residents budget and contact details.
Greg Caldwell, St. Johns County Public Works Director, said the county has completed several major roadway projects and has more large projects slated over the next two years.
Caldwell said the Board of County Commissioners required a developer to pay funds up front to complete the Longleaf Pines Parkway expansion from two to four lanes "and allowed us to get out in front and get a project totally complete and not have to do it in phasing." He also pointed to smaller safety projects that were completed quickly, including traffic signals installed at the Pine Island and U.S. 1 intersection and at Brinkhoff to improve traffic flow.
Why it matters: The county’s approach to securing developer funding for certain expansions, combined with smaller intersection work, is presented as a way to speed delivery of road improvements and reduce long-term phasing that can prolong congestion. Caldwell said the recently completed County Road 2209 extends from St. Johns Parkway to International Golf Parkway and that the county is "about to make the connection to State Road 16 in the very near future." He identified County Road 210 East and County Road 210 West as major projects slated for completion in 2026, and said 210 East is expected to finish within about 60 days; when opened it will provide six lanes plus intersection improvements.
Caldwell emphasized regional coordination and planning: "We work hand in hand with FDOT. We have a great relationship with them, Public Works and their DOT office. We meet on a monthly basis." He described routine planning activities while other projects are under construction — design, grant-seeking, land acquisition and phasing decisions — so new projects can be bid and started in coming years.
The county also highlights a public-facing capital improvement program dashboard. Caldwell said the dashboard lists more than 100 projects, with project descriptions, current fiscal-year budgets, justifications and contact information for project managers so residents can get updates and ask questions.
What’s next: Caldwell said the county will complete 210 East and continue coordination with FDOT and other partners as projects move from design into construction. The episode ended with the host directing listeners to the featured projects page at sjcfl.us/feature-projects for more information.
