FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts

February 15, 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.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

  • U.S. 29, Escambia County – Intermittent and alternating lane closures within the town of Century and from Champion Drive north continue, including sidewalk work in Century (pictured top).
  • Interstate 10 (I-10) over Eleven Mile Creek Bridge- East and westbound traffic will be shifted to the inside lanes at the first of next week as crew begin construction on the outside lanes.  Message boards are on site to alert drivers of upcoming change in traffic pattern.
  • I-10 Widening, Escambia County – Drivers will experience the following impacts on I-10 east and westbound, near Exit 17 (Scenic Highway) in Escambia County, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 19:
    • The right lane of I-10 will be closed.
    • Traffic in the left lane will be slowed by Florida Highway Patrol.
    • Traffic on the Scenic Highway on-ramp to I-10 eastbound will experience intermittent delays.
    • The closures and pacing operations will allow crews to place the concrete deck for the new Scenic Highway overpass.
  • 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. 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.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

  • US 98, Santa Rosa County- Alternating lane closures from the Gulf Breeze Zoo to the Okaloosa County line 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15 through Friday, Feb. 19 as crews perform striping operations.
  • 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 through the end of February.  Crews will also mill and pave crossovers and side streets through the end of February.
  • I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane closures between the Escambia Bay Bridge and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 through Thursday, Feb. 18 as crews perform construction activities.

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.

Pictured top: Sidewalk work, including some lane closures, are continuing in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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