Road Construction: Here’s What To Expect This Week On State Roads

August 16, 2020

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:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Aug 16:
    • 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 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90)– Drivers traveling Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass and U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road may experience alternating lane shifts or closures as crews continue drainage and pavement operations.
  • ·       U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road 184) to Atmore Highway (State Road (S.R.) 97)- Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane restrictions as crews continue construction activities at various locations.
  • ·      Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) Intersection Improvements at New Warrington Road (S.R. 295) – Construction activities continue. Drivers can expect lane closures between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Santa Rosa County:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Aug 16:
    • 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).
  • ·         S.R. 87 Resurfacing from Clear Creek to S.R. 4- Drivers can expect intermittent daytime lane closures along the 14-mile corridor through fall 2020 as crews perform paving operations.
  • ·         U.S. 90 Pavement Marking Operations from Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281) to the Okaloosa County Line-Motorists can expect minor delays Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Thursday, Aug. 27 as slow-moving vehicles are used to perform pavement marking operations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Comments

6 Responses to “Road Construction: Here’s What To Expect This Week On State Roads”

  1. wise years on August 18th, 2020 4:21 pm

    Its been too dry for two years to get a lot of work done folks…. no wait,
    its been too wet for two years to get a lot of work done folks…
    politicians contributions all made on time tho…

  2. LG on August 17th, 2020 1:53 pm

    I totally agree with the hwy 29 project. Roads inc gets $48.9 million for the 2.6 mile stretch of road. Get it done by the original contract period time or get fined! Perhaps Roads Inc “have too many irons in the fire”

  3. John on August 17th, 2020 1:25 pm

    If y’all are so good then y’all go work on it and all the workers can sit back and laugh at y’all I half to drive it to take my son to West Florida school it’s not that big of a deal stop being in such a hurry to get some where get a life

  4. Barney Rubble on August 17th, 2020 12:17 am

    The original flyer for the timeline for the Hwy 29 from 9 mile to i-10 was started in
    the fall of 2016 and to be completed by summer of 2020. 4 years to finish 2.6 miles
    of road. Now the estimated completion is summer of 2021. Really? 5 years.
    When you apparently give the construction company an open deadline with no incentives to complete early or penalties for not completing on time. This is what you get. They should be getting fined every day past the original stated completion date.
    I also know they have had at least 3 different project managers. Last but not least.
    All last week I did not a see any construction. Very little in the past month. Nice job
    Florida Dept of Transportation for making such a great deal for the people of Pensacola to put up with 5 long years of hassles to get to school and work.

  5. Lynda Anderson on August 16th, 2020 9:18 pm

    Please get something done this time! It’s been taking to long to complete these road projects. It’s a big inconvience if things don’t get DONE!

  6. Mickey Allen on August 16th, 2020 4:46 pm

    The road construction on Hwy 29 has been the biggest screw up on record.
    The design engineer isn’t the smartest guy in class. He needs to take a closer look at intersections on hwy 29 and state rd. 196 also hwy 29 and state rd 182
    major screw ups.

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