Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County Public Works is advising residents that Northeast County Road 1471 will close to all traffic near the Santa Fe River beginning Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, as Watson Construction begins demolition of the existing box culvert bridge.
The closure is expected to last approximately 11 weeks, with construction scheduled for completion by Dec. 11. Residents living along CR 1471 and on CR 325 will continue to have access to their homes throughout the project…