Here Are This Weeks Construction Delay Traffic Hotpots (Including A Highway 29 Closure)

August 19, 2019

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

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 98 from Lillian Highway (State Road/S.R. 298) to West of Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) – There will be intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 22 as crews finish paving the final layer of asphalt.
  • U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) – Drivers will experience the following impacts to traffic Sunday, Aug. 18 through Saturday, Aug. 24:
    • Nine Mile Road will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Highway 29 as crews place concrete for the center pier footer.  Alternating lane shift traffic on Nine Mile Road as crews construct the new southbound bridge, end bents, and center pier.
    • U.S. 29 traffic between Interstate 10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
  • U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 25.
    • Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
    • Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
  • ·         U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road/C.R. 184) to Atmore Highway (S.R. 97) - Post mounted delineators have been erected between the Thrift Store and Cross Roads Dollar General to prevent cut-through traffic from Molino Road. Workers are clearing trees and shrubs and excavating for roadway widening at the Molino Road intersection. Drivers may encounter intermittent lane restrictions as crews and heavy equipment enter and exit the roadway.
  • ·         S.R. 727 (Fairfield Drive) Drainage Improvements from Usher Circle to Hestia Place- Crews have completed the installation of the box culvert under Fairfield Drive and paved the mainline roadway. Fairfield Drive is currently in its final configuration, which includes a newly constructed center turn lane. Workers will continue grading ditches, installing sod, signs, and final pavement markings.  Motorists are reminded to travel with caution.
  • ·         C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch in Northwest Century-  Crews continue driving production piles. Traffic will remain shifted onto the special detour until the new bridge is constructed and reopened to traffic.
  • ·         Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek - Bratt Road continues to be closed near Canoe Creek. 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.  The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
  • Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek - Construction activities continue. The roadway is temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4.  Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road.  The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 25:
    • Intermittent east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
    • Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
  • I-10 Widening from the Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – Drivers can expect alternating and intermittent lane closures on I-10 from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of Avalon Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 22 as crews finish final work list items.
  • U.S. 90 Bridge Maintenance over Blackwater River- Traffic will be reduced to one lane over Blackwater River Bridge, .5 miles east of S.R. 87, from 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 to 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 as crews perform maintenance work.  Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist drivers through the work area.
  • S.R. 87 Utility Operations over Yellow River Bridge- Southbound motorists may encounter daytime lane closures Monday, Aug. 19 through Saturday, Aug. 24 on the Yellow River Bridge as utility crews perform adjustments to their facilities.
  • S.R. 281(Redfish Point Road) Bridge Maintenance- Traffic will be reduced to one lane, .7 miles north of U.S. 98, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 to 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 as crews perform bridge maintenance.
  • I-10 Bridge Maintenance Over Blackwater River- The westbound lane over Blackwater River Bridge, four miles west of S.R. 87 (Exit 31), will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 to 4 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 as crews make deck repairs.
  • S.R. 399 Bridge Maintenance over U.S. 98 in Gulf Breeze- Northbound lane closure from 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 to 4 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 as crews perform bridge maintenance.
  • S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays between Nicholas Lake Road and Vonnie Tolbert Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, Dec. 31 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic.

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.

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

Comments

2 Responses to “Here Are This Weeks Construction Delay Traffic Hotpots (Including A Highway 29 Closure)”

  1. Susan on August 20th, 2019 8:20 pm

    Olive road will be closed from Six Pence to 9th Avenue for the next four days.

  2. psman1 on August 19th, 2019 8:51 am

    Ziglar Road in Gonzalez is getting a facelift this week as well.

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