The final phase of Jacksonville Harbour deepening has been completed ahead of schedule, deepens remaining 5.3 miles of river from 38 to 40 feet

The third phase of the St Johns River harbour deepening project is now complete, ahead of schedule. Contractors for the US Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District have deepened 5.3 miles of the river from mile 14.7 to mile 20, from a depth of 38 feet to 40 feet. This brings the entire length of the harbour to a uniform depth of 40 feet.

Completion of this portion of the project will help Jaxport remain competitive, specifically to accommodate the water depth requirements of fully-loaded cargo vessels that currently use Jacksonville's port, and to meet the needs of new, even larger cargo ships