FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts

February 7, 2016

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

I-10 Widening, Escambia County – Alternating east and westbound lane closures near U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway/Exit 17) from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the week of Feb. 8 as crews perform bridge deck work for the new Scenic Highway overpass.  Drivers are reminded that the speed limit on I-10, between Davis Highway and Scenic Highway, is reduced to 60 mph.

State Road (S.R.) 4, Escambia County – Temporary road closure just east of the intersection of S.R. 95 (U.S. 29) in Century from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, Feb. 10 as CSX repairs and replaces railroad ties. Eastbound traffic will utilize East Hecker Road, Jefferson Avenue. Westbound traffic will detour on Jefferson Avenue, East Hecker Road.

S.R. 289 (9th Avenue), Escambia County – Crews continue paving operations between the intersection of Bayou Boulevard and Creighton Road.  Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.  Motorists will also encounter intermittent and alternating daytime lane closures between Fairfield Drive and Cervantes Street as crews adjust manholes and valves.

U.S. 29, Escambia County – Intermittent and alternating lane closures within the town of Century and from Champion Drive north continue.

U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) at the intersection of Scenic Highway Circle, Escambia County – Emergency repair work continues.  New stormwater pipe will be installed beneath Scenic Highway.  Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control as construction vehicles enter and exit the work area.  The repair work will take about two months to complete.

U.S. 90 Marquis Bayou Bridge Project, Santa Rosa County – Intermittent lane closures on U.S. 90, near the west end of the Marquis Bayou Bridge in Milton, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 as crews work on the shoulder of the roadway. In addition, drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on U.S. 90, near the east end of the Marquis Bayou Bridge, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb.7 as crews perform widening and paving work.

U.S. 98, Santa Rosa County- Alternating lane closures between Central Parkway and the Gulf Breeze Zoo from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday beginning Sunday, Jan. 31.  Crews will mill and pave crossovers and side streets through the end of February.

S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard), Santa Rosa County – Interment lane closures from north of I-10 to south of the Moors Oak subdivision from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 11 as crews complete construction activities.

I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane closures on I-10 between the Escambia Bay Bridge and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 11 as crews perform construction activities. The Florida Department of Transportation reminds drivers that the speed limit on I-10, between the Escambia Bay Bridge and Avalon Boulevard, is reduced to 60 mph.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.  Motorists are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News