The Shands Bridge could be closed for the next three weekends for maintenance.

The bridge will be closed from:

• 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.
• 9 p.m. Feb. 2 to 4 a.m. Feb. 5.
• 9 p.m. Feb. 9 to 4 a.m. Feb. 12 (if necessary).

The Florida Department of Transportation will be completing grading replacement on the bridge.

The Shands crosses the St. Johns River between Clay and St. Johns counties. It is a popular route from the west side of the river to St. Augustine.

Drivers will need to detour on State Road 13, Interstate 295 and U.S. 17. State Road 16 on either side of the bridge will remain open to local traffic only.

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For more information about lane closures and roadwork, follow FDOT District 2 at @MyFDOT_NEFL on Twitter, at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or at nflroads.com.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts can go to FL511.com or download the FL511 app.

Lead image: The Shands Bridge will be closed for grating replacement. | The Jaxson