Re: Shortcut from Tampa to Jacksonville


rickmastfan67 wrote:
> LB wrote:
> > >
> > > It beats the alternatives though: 10 miles out of the way on congested
> > > I-295, or 9A on the east side with its traffic signals and temporary
> > > detour at Beach Blvd.
> >
> > Why is 295 so congested? New suburban developments? I was planning on
> > bypassing the city via I-295, but I do want to go through Jacksonville,
> > mainly so I can say that I've been to every major city in Florida. I'm
> > planning on going through there at night anyhow, so 295 shouldn't be
> > too congested, right? On the flip side, most of the construction being
> > done is problably going to be at night. Is the Big I any worse than the
> > Malfunction Junction construction they have here in Tampa? THAT is a
> > nightmare.
>
> Well, as long as you go into Duval County, you're in Jacksonville.
> Jacksonville just happens to encompass the entire county.

Yep, largest city in Square mileage in the Continental US. I actually
meant to say that I want to see the downtown area.

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