Here Are This Week’s Traffic Alerts

May 9, 2021

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. 98 (State Road (S.R.) 30) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement - The intersection of North 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway will remain closed until spring 2021 as construction continues on the new 17th Avenue interchange. The Visitor’s Center and adjacent boat launch remain accessible from 17th Avenue. Also, the ramp from 17th Avenue to East Gregory Street remains open. Eastbound drivers on Bayfront Parkway should use North 14th Avenue and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) as a detour route.
  • North Ninth Avenue (State Road 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge the week of Sunday, May 9 as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
    • Drivers will encounter brief, intermittent lane closures to allow construction crews to mobilize materials and equipment needed for replacing the Carpenters Creek Bridge. Traffic flaggers will be on-site to safely direct drivers through the construction zone. The brief, intermittent lane closures and traffic configuration will continue through the end of the year.
    • Pile driving work is also slated to begin next week. Crews will be driving piles during the daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
  • ·         I-10 Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation over Perdido River Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures the week of Monday, May 10 as crews perform paving operations.
  • ·         U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures on U.S. 29 between Morris Avenue and north of Cantonment and north of S.R. 97 in Molino 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14, as crews perform paving operations.
  • West Cervantes Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between Dominguez Street and Kirk Street as crews perform median improvement work. One lane in each direction will be always maintained. The median work and lane closures will progress eastward on Cervantes Street until the end of the year. The speed limit will be reduced to 30 m.p.h. in the coming weeks.
  • U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of May 10, on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass. Traffic impacts will include:
    • The U.S. 29 median crossover at Hope Drive will be temporarily closed as crews construct the new median configuration at this location.  The temporary closure is expected to last two weeks.  Once reopened, Hope Drive will be right turn only at U.S. 29, while U.S. 29 northbound drivers will continue to have left turn access to Hope Drive via a median turn lane.
  • West Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road Routine Roadway Maintenance – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures at the West Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road intersection, 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 11for crews to perform routine roadway maintenance.
  • U.S. 98 (West Garden Street) Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews perform routine underground utility operations at the following location:
    • Monday, May 10 the outside westbound lane will be closed between North Reus Street and North Spring Street,
    • Tuesday, May 11 The eastbound lane will be closed at the intersections of South Baylen Street, south Spring Street, and South Reus Street.
    • Wednesday, May 12 the inside westbound lane will be closed at the intersection of North Baylen Street.

Santa Rosa County:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement-  The bridge remains closed.
  • U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive- Early construction activities have begun to prepare for the widening and improvements of the 4.25-mile section. These activities include utility relocations, clearing, excavation, and drainage improvements. As part of the upgraded drainage system, the project includes the construction of five stormwater ponds. Clearing and excavating of areas for the stormwater ponds are currently underway. There are no traffic impacts associated with the construction of the ponds, but nearby residents and businesses may experience some noise. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained.

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

Pictured: Work on Highway 29 near Quintette Road Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News