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Aerial Views: Work Continues On Hwy 29, I-10 Interchange Improvements
August 12, 2016
Work is continuing on the Highway 29, I-10 interchange.
Pictured above is the I-10 eastbound bridge over the ramp from Highway 29 north to the I-10 westbound where crews are driving concrete piles that will support the wider overpass. The widening at this location will create a through travel lane for the U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound on-ramp. Once the widening work is completed, traffic from U.S. 29 south will no longer have a left-side merge onto I-10 eastbound.
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Pictured above is an aerial view of I-10 eastbound, near exit 10B, where pile driving is underway. In addition, construction teams are excavating for a new stormwater retention pond (left of photo). A new pond will be constructed to comply with drainage requirements.
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Above is a wider view of I-10 east and westbound looking east. Palafox Street and the CSX railroad overpass are seen crossing over I-10 at the top of this picture. The construction team has shifted I-10 westbound traffic to the outside in advance of widening the interstate for the new ramp configuration. When the interchange improvements are completed, I-10 westbound traffic destined for U.S. 29 north and south will exit the former exit 10B. Exit 10A (I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 south) will be removed and the new ramp will be designated “Exit 10″.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Aerial Views: Work Continues On Hwy 29, I-10 Interchange Improvements”
I agree with all the comments here, and like to add that not only is merging from the left on a blind curve crazy, but doing it from a 45mph ramp with 60-70mph thru traffic and not to mention the ramp ended in a concrete bridge wall… they actually needed a mulligan on this one and redo the entire thing… In my opinion the changes will help in some areas but cause more problem in others… the proposed turn signal is going to back up traffic onto I-10 West like it does at Pine Forest during rush hour…
Rodney your need to familiarize yourself with a term- engineered obsolescence. These road engineers design these interchanges so they will be obsolete almost as soon as they are completed. In a few years after the annoyance of construction is forgotten, the design flaws become apparent and the same connected good ol’ boy construction companies are contracted to do the “newly required” work.
That left hand merge is terrible during heavy traffic times because the thru traffic will not let you in because they are afraid they might lose 2 seconds of time.
I agree with Joy Bryant. I too always go down and U-turn instead of using that “merge from the left” suicide ramp from 29 South to I-10 East. (Not to mention the criss crossing required to get there) Fast Lane traffic on I-10 will race you for the spot and it is quite abnormal to have merging traffic from the left on an interstate.
Wow…thank you so much for these views. It’s great to see the progress from these photos. This has long been needed and will be a great improvement for those merging as well as thru traffic. It’s a dangerous spot and for those who are not from here, even more so. As locals, we know to use caution but even then, too many folks are in a hurry. It is more obvious with the posted 50 mph – people are still just flying by.
I would like to know who came up with the idea to merge onto a major interstate into the left lane with limited visibility? This has more design flaws than a ski lift on Pensacola Beach and has less safety concerns than a 2 year old running with scissors. The current expense could have been avoided by someone, with an IQ higher than that of a carrot, using common sense.
It is about time!! I have purposely gone past that exit and made a U turn so I could safely get on the interstate.
Thank Goodness