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The Florida Department of Transportation plans to replace the seawall in St. Augustine. | News4JaxThe Florida Department of Transportation plans to replace the seawall in St. Augustine. | News4Jax
The Florida Department of Transportation plans to replace the seawall in St. Augustine. | News4Jax

Residents concerned about seawall project in St. Augustine

By Khalil Maycock - News4Jax
Published on January 26, 2024 at 12:38 pm
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The Florida Department of Transportation held a meeting Thursday afternoon to hear from the St. Augustine community about plans to replace a seawall that was built in the 1960s and is nearing the end of its life.

FDOT wants to replace the decades-old seawall along A1A because of extensive deterioration over the years. Updating the wall would also help with protecting an area that is prone to flooding from storms.

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Residents voiced their concerns about the cost of the project and how the changes would affect downtown St. Augustine’s appearance.

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author image Khalil Maycock joined the News4JAX team in November 2022 after reporting in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. His broadcast career began in Savannah, Georgia, where he was a bureau reporter.

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