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{{short description|State highway in Florida, United States}}
'''State Road 109''' is a state road in Florida located in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]. It is a south-north route that starts at [[State Road 13 (Florida)|State Road 13]] and ends at Ft. Caroline Road. State Road 109 is known as University Boulevard because it takes motorists directly by [[Jacksonville University]] (JU).During the course of its run,State Road 109 intersects with several major city,federal,and state routes,including State Road 13,U.S. Highway 1,Interstate 95,U.S. Highway 90, State Road 10,and State Road 115.
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'''State Road 109''' ('''SR 109''') is a {{convert|8.707|mi|km|-long|adj=mid}} [[state road]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]. It is an east–west road that starts at [[Florida State Road 13|SR 13]] and ends at [[Jacksonville University]]. SR 109 is known as '''University Boulevard''' because the route forms the eastern border of Jacksonville University's campus.


==Route description==
== Projects & Controversies ==
University Boulevard travels through the western part of Jacksonville's [[Arlington (Jacksonville)|Arlington]] neighborhood. Mostly lined with businesses, it is a major thoroughfare throughout its course. SR&nbsp;109 (University Boulevard)'s southern terminus is at an [[Intersection (road)|intersection]] with [[Florida State Road 13|SR&nbsp;13]] (San Jose Boulevard), one [[City block|block]] from the [[St. Johns River]]. It heads due east for over {{convert|1|mi|km}} until reaching St. Augustine Road and turning to the northeast. It then passes over a [[CSX Transportation|CSX]] rail line before meeting [[U.S. Route 1 in Florida|U.S. Route&nbsp;1]] (US&nbsp;1; [[Philips Highway]]) and traveling under [[Interstate 95 in Florida|Interstate&nbsp;95]] (I-95). The highway continues on a more northerly course as it reaches [[U.S. Route 90 in Florida|US&nbsp;90]] ([[Beach Boulevard (Jacksonville)|Beach Boulevard]]) and [[Florida State Road 228|SR&nbsp;228]] (Commodore Point Expressway) before an intersection with [[Florida State Road 10|SR&nbsp;10]] ([[Atlantic Boulevard (Jacksonville)|Atlantic Boulevard]]), and turns briefly to the west as it splits with [[Florida State Road 109A|SR&nbsp;109A]] (Cesery Boulevard), crossing the Arlington River. After a major [[Interchange (road)|interchange]] with [[Florida State Road 115|SR&nbsp;115]] ([[Arlington Expressway]]), it continues north to Jacksonville University. Although the SR&nbsp;109 designation ends at Jacksonville University, University Boulevard continues north for more than {{convert|2|mi|km}} with its northern terminus, like its southern, just feet from the St. Johns River.


==History==
From 2002 to 2005,the City of Jacksonville and neighborhood residents and businesses fought over two proposed intersection flyover projects created by ''The Better Jacksonville Plan''. One proposed flyover project was at the intersection of State Road 109 and State Road 10, while the other was at the intersection of State Road 109 and U.S. Highway 90. The dispute was caused by the residents' and businesses' concerns that the flyover projects would consume their properties because of the road widening needed for construction and due to eminent domain. Other concerns were over traffic issues and the fact that the flyovers would be eyesores in the communities. As of 2006,the City of Jacksonville has considered alternative solutions to improving traffic congestion at these intersections,such as various at-grade improvements,including road widening,extra turn lanes,and other related options,but both intersection projects remain at a standstill as of August 2006.
Prior to the development of Jacksonville University, from which the road gets its current name, it was called Love Grove Road, hence Lovegrove Elementary School, on the same road. It was then very different from its current urban character. In earlier names it was rural, with farms and open spaces. From 2002 to 2005, the City of Jacksonville fought with neighborhood residents and businesses over two proposed intersection [[overpass|flyover]] projects included in the ''[[Better Jacksonville Plan]]''. One proposed project was at SR 109's intersection with [[Florida State Road 10|Atlantic Blvd/SR 10]], while the other was at its intersection with [[Beach Boulevard (Jacksonville)|Beach Blvd/US 90]]. Residents and businesses feared their properties would be consumed due to the space needed for construction, and that the city would cite [[eminent domain]] in order to do so. Other residents were concerned that the flyovers would detract from the beauty of the neighborhoods. In 2006, the City of Jacksonville considered alternative solutions to improving traffic congestion at these intersections, including various at-grade improvements: road widening, additional turn lanes, and other related options. Both plans were scrapped in September 2007.<ref>[http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/091007/met_198366386.shtml New Fight over Atlantic-Kernan Overpass] Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com Accessed 2 July 2008.</ref>


==Major intersections==
[[Category:Florida State Roads|109]]
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==State Road 109A==
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'''State Road&nbsp;109A''' ('''SR&nbsp;109A'''), also known as Cesery Boulevard, travels nearly exactly the same course a few [[City block|blocks]] to the east of SR&nbsp;109. Its southern terminus is at an [[Intersection (road)|intersection]] with SR&nbsp;109 just south of the Arlington River crossing. Then, it travels north, intersecting [[Florida State Road 115|SR 115]] ([[Arlington Expressway]]) before becoming a two-lane street to its northern terminus at Ft. Caroline Road.

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==References==
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[[Category:State highways in Florida|109]]
[[Category:State Roads in Duval County, Florida|109]]
[[Category:State Roads in Jacksonville, Florida|109]]

Latest revision as of 16:56, 16 February 2024

State Road 109 marker

State Road 109

University Boulevard
Map
SR 109 in red, SR 109A in blue
Route information
Maintained by FDOT
Length8.707 mi[1] (14.013 km)
Major junctions
West end SR 13 in Jacksonville
Major intersections US 1 in Jacksonville
I-95 in Jacksonville
US 90 in Jacksonville
East endJacksonville University
Location
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
Highway system
← SR 105→ I-110

State Road 109 (SR 109) is a 8.707-mile-long (14.013 km) state road in Jacksonville, Florida. It is an east–west road that starts at SR 13 and ends at Jacksonville University. SR 109 is known as University Boulevard because the route forms the eastern border of Jacksonville University's campus.

Route description[edit]

University Boulevard travels through the western part of Jacksonville's Arlington neighborhood. Mostly lined with businesses, it is a major thoroughfare throughout its course. SR 109 (University Boulevard)'s southern terminus is at an intersection with SR 13 (San Jose Boulevard), one block from the St. Johns River. It heads due east for over 1 mile (1.6 km) until reaching St. Augustine Road and turning to the northeast. It then passes over a CSX rail line before meeting U.S. Route 1 (US 1; Philips Highway) and traveling under Interstate 95 (I-95). The highway continues on a more northerly course as it reaches US 90 (Beach Boulevard) and SR 228 (Commodore Point Expressway) before an intersection with SR 10 (Atlantic Boulevard), and turns briefly to the west as it splits with SR 109A (Cesery Boulevard), crossing the Arlington River. After a major interchange with SR 115 (Arlington Expressway), it continues north to Jacksonville University. Although the SR 109 designation ends at Jacksonville University, University Boulevard continues north for more than 2 miles (3.2 km) with its northern terminus, like its southern, just feet from the St. Johns River.

History[edit]

Prior to the development of Jacksonville University, from which the road gets its current name, it was called Love Grove Road, hence Lovegrove Elementary School, on the same road. It was then very different from its current urban character. In earlier names it was rural, with farms and open spaces. From 2002 to 2005, the City of Jacksonville fought with neighborhood residents and businesses over two proposed intersection flyover projects included in the Better Jacksonville Plan. One proposed project was at SR 109's intersection with Atlantic Blvd/SR 10, while the other was at its intersection with Beach Blvd/US 90. Residents and businesses feared their properties would be consumed due to the space needed for construction, and that the city would cite eminent domain in order to do so. Other residents were concerned that the flyovers would detract from the beauty of the neighborhoods. In 2006, the City of Jacksonville considered alternative solutions to improving traffic congestion at these intersections, including various at-grade improvements: road widening, additional turn lanes, and other related options. Both plans were scrapped in September 2007.[2]

Major intersections[edit]

The entire route is in Jacksonville, Duval County.

mi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
0.0000.000 SR 13 (San Jose Boulevard)Southern terminus
1.7362.794 US 1 (Philips Highway / SR 5)
1.9933.207
 To Richard Street south / I-95 – St. Augustine
2.183.51
 I-95 north (SR 9)		I-95 exit 346
2.2533.626Spring Park Road to Bowden Road
4.0056.445 US 90 (Beach Boulevard / SR 212)
4.3086.933

 To US 90 east (Beach Boulevard) / Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) / Hart Bridge (SR 228) – Downtown Jacksonville		Interchange
5.4938.840
 SR 10 / US 90 Alt. (Atlantic Boulevard)
5.9559.584University BoulevardNorthbound exit and southbound entrance; former SR 109 north
6.44110.366

 SR 115 (Arlington Expressway / SR 10A) to SR 109 north		Interchange
Gap in route
0.0000.000 SR 115 (SR 10A) / University Boulevard south – Downtown Jacksonville, Beaches, Hart BridgeInterchange
2.2663.647North end of state maintenance
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

State Road 109A[edit]

State Road 109A marker

State Road 109A

LocationJacksonville

State Road 109A (SR 109A), also known as Cesery Boulevard, travels nearly exactly the same course a few blocks to the east of SR 109. Its southern terminus is at an intersection with SR 109 just south of the Arlington River crossing. Then, it travels north, intersecting SR 115 (Arlington Expressway) before becoming a two-lane street to its northern terminus at Ft. Caroline Road.

The entire route is in Jacksonville, Duval County.

mikmDestinationsNotes
SR 109 (University Boulevard)Southern terminus
SR 10 (Atlantic Boulevard)
Ft. Caroline RoadNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References[edit]

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  1. ^ a b FDOT straight line diagrams Archived March 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, accessed March 2014
  2. ^ New Fight over Atlantic-Kernan Overpass Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com Accessed 2 July 2008.
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