Head-On Crash on State Route 16 Near Green Cove Springs, FL, Reported October 22, 2026

A head-on crash reported on October 22, 2026, temporarily closed State Route 16 and the Shands Bridge near Green Cove Springs in Clay County, Florida. Authorities later announced that the roadway had reopened. All lanes were blocked during the closure, with officers also stopping traffic on the opposite side of the bridge. Authorities advised drivers to take another route and allow for delays while crews worked to clear the area. Motorists were also asked to follow traffic-control directions. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded along with St. Johns County officers and the Florida Highway Patrol. The closure affected State Route 16 at both ends of the Shands Bridge. In a 10:30 p.m. update, Clay County sheriff’s officials confirmed that State Route 16 was open again on both the Clay County and St. Johns County sides of the bridge. Authorities had not released further details about the collision. The available information did not identify the people involved, describe any injuries or establish what led to the crash.