The Jefferson County Road Department has begun a spring resurfacing and shoulder stabilization project on County Road 259 (Waukeenah Highway) between US-19 and the Waukeenah community. Work is expected to continue through late May.
The Jefferson County Road Department announced this week that spring resurfacing work has begun on a 3.8-mile segment of County Road 259 (Waukeenah Highway), running from its intersection with US-19 northeast toward the Waukeenah community.
The project includes milling and resurfacing the existing asphalt, stabilizing eroded shoulders, clearing and regrading drainage ditches, and replacing two undersized culverts that have contributed to recurring flooding during heavy rain events. FDOT District 3 is providing $1.2 million in funding through the Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP), with a local match of $180,000 from Jefferson County's Local Option Fuel Tax revenues.
Anderson Columbia Company of Lake City has been awarded the construction contract. During the project, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on weekdays. No full road closures are anticipated, but drivers should allow extra travel time and reduce speed through the work zone.
CR-259 is a critical connector for residents in the eastern portion of the county, linking rural communities to US-19 and ultimately to Monticello and I-10. "This road sees heavy truck traffic from agricultural operations, and the pavement has really deteriorated over the last few years," said Road Department Superintendent Leonard Dodson. "This project will extend the life of that roadway by another 15 to 20 years."
The project is expected to be substantially complete by late May 2026, weather permitting. Questions may be directed to the Jefferson County Road Department at (850) 342-0287.