FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts – Where To Expect Delays
November 26, 2018
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) – The following traffic impacts will occur Monday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 1. Work requiring lane restrictions will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new northbound bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drainage and paving operations continue. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Saturday.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Construction activities continue. Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
- U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road– Paving operations continue from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
- · Crary Road Bridge Replacement- Crary Road will be temporarily closed between Tedder Road and Byrneville Road as crews construct a bridge culvert. Motorists will be detoured via County Road (C.R.) 4 and Byrneville Road.
- · U.S. 98 (East Chase Street) Resurfacing from North Palafox Street to Bayfront Parkway- There will be paving operations from Palafox Street to the I-110 ramps Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- · Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek- Work activities will begin the week of Monday, Nov. 26. Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek during construction. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to Pine Barren Road and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will be detoured east on Bratt Road.
- · I-10 and I-110 Maintenance in Pensacola- There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions along I-10, east and westbound, and I-110, north and southbound, in Pensacola from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through Thursday, Nov. 29 as crews perform maintenance activities.
Santa Rosa County:
- · U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Construction activities continue. Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov.26 through Sunday, Dec. 2.
- S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) –Traffic between Hickory Hammock Road and the Eglin AFB boundary will continue to be restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is completed.
- U.S. 98 Safety Improvements at Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road- Temporary barrier wall construction is complete from Sunrise Drive to east of Cotton Bay Lane. Drivers are reminded to use caution as crews perform construction activities in this area.
- I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – The following construction related traffic impacts are planned for Interstate 10 and Avalon Boulevard the week of Monday, Nov. 26 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:
- Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange from Monday through Thursday.
- Alternating lane closures on I-10, from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of S.R. 281, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30 as crews work to widen the roadway.
- Drivers will encounter new traffic pattern(s) on I-10 east and westbound as crews reconstruct the inside and outside shoulders. This work will continue through late 2018.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Deadline Today For FFA Citrus Sale Orders
November 26, 2018
Today is the order deadline for in the annual Northview High School FFA’s Fruit Sale.
The NHS FFA is selling citrus in boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from Gracewood Groves in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by Monday, November 26. The pickup date is Wednesday, December 19.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be returned to the Northview school office. Fruits available include red apples, pears, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines, and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trios are also available.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681, ext. 248.
Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
November 26, 2018
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, Nov. 26
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395 Union Negotiations – 10:30 a.m., Escambia County Area Transit Administrative Offices & Rosa Parks Bus Terminal, 1515 W. Fairfield Drive
Escambia County Marine Advisory Commitee – 5:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority – 4 p.m., 1019 N. 12th Ave.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
Coffee with Commissioner Jeff Bergosh – 6:30 a.m., Hardee’s, 2500 Wilde Lake Blvd.
Contractor Competency Board Special Meeting – 9 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Light Freeze Tonight Inland
November 26, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
$2.7 Million Bratt Bridge Replacement To Begin After Yearlong Closure
November 25, 2018
Work is set to begin this week on a $2.7 million project to replace a bridge on Bratt Road that has been closed for almost a year.
The project includes new guardrail, drainage improvements, and new pavement markings. There will not be a temporary bridge installed as previously announced by Escambia County, according to Tanya Branton, public information specialist for the Florida Department of Transportation. The new bridge is expected by be completed by summer 2019.
Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek during construction. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will still be detoured to Pine Barren Road and County Road 4. Drivers east of the bridge are detoured east on Bratt Road.
The $2,727,550.12 contract was awarded to low bidder Murphree Bridge. The second lowest bid submitted by Roads, Inc. was about $69,000 more. Two other bids were $3.12 and $3.16 million.
The bridge averaged 425 vehicles per day prior to closure. It was constructed in 1956.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Triple Shooting Suspect Extradited To Alabama
November 25, 2018
The suspect in a triple shooting in Atmore has been extradited from the Escambia County Jail in Pensacola back to Alabama.
Anji Lynn Baker, age 34 of Bay Minette, waived extradition during a video appearance before Judge Joyce William in Escambia County (FL) court. Alabama authorities have transported him back to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton to face three counts of attempted murder and a charge of shooting into an occupied building.
U.S. Marshals arrested Baker without incident in Pensacola November 13. He was held without bond in the Escambia County Jail as a fugitive from justice.
The triple shooting happened during an event inside an Atmore business during the early morning hours of November 11. Two victims were airlifted to a Mobile hospital where one was listed in critical condition and the other in serious condition. A third gunshot victim was transported by ambulance where he was treated and released. All three victims were adult males.
An Atmore police officer suffered minor injuries when he was struck with a barstool.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Check This Out: Hay Bale Decorating Contest Winners
November 25, 2018
The results are in from the 2018 Escambia County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest. And you have a chance to check out the winners (and snap a few great Instagram photos too) this week.
First place went to the Escambia County Horse Club 4-H Club, second place to the Barrineau Park 4-H Club, and third place to the Escambia County Shooting Club 4-H Club.
The hay bales will be on display at the corner of Stefani Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road, the first intersection south of the Escambia County Extension Service, through December 3.
Pictured: First place went to the Escambia County Horse Club 4-H Club (top photo), second place to the Barrineau Park 4-H Club (below), and third place to the Escambia County Shooting Club 4-H Club (bottom). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Get Free Resume Help At The Molino Branch Library
November 25, 2018
Need help with your resume? The Molino Branch Library will provided personalized help to polish up your resume and make it stand out from the crowd.
The library offers 45 minute appointments on Monday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
To schedule, call the Molino Branch Library at (850) 435-1760.
Showers Move In Sunday
November 25, 2018
Pictured: Saturday’s sunset at Lake Stone near Century. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Gilman Named Bratt Elementary Teacher Of The Year
November 25, 2018
Heather Gilman has been named the Bratt Elementary School Teacher of the Year. She teaches second grade. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.