A fatal crash on the Arlington Expressway eastbound at the Mathews Bridge shut down all lanes Tuesday morning, turning the drive between downtown and Arlington into a long wait. Emergency crews stayed on scene while investigators worked to clear the wreck and get the crossing back open.
The Florida Highway Patrol told News4JAX that the eastbound lanes were closed after a collision authorities confirmed was deadly. The station’s live traffic camera footage showed troopers blocking the exit ramp as responders handled the scene.
Traffic Impact And Alternatives
The state’s FL511 traffic map showed the Mathews Bridge blocked and advised motorists to seek alternate routes while troopers investigated and crews worked to clear the roadway, according to FL511. Drivers were warned to expect delays on nearby river crossings as traffic spilled over from the shutdown span.
Why This Crossing Matters
The Mathews Bridge is one of the main connectors between downtown Jacksonville and the Arlington area, and it has been forced to close before after serious collisions and incidents that triggered lengthy detours, as reported by Action News Jax. That track record means a single crash on the span can quickly ripple through commute patterns across the city…