Weekly Traffic Trouble Spots

May 16, 2021

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

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement - The intersection of North 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway will remain closed until spring 2021 as construction continues for 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 (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
    • Drivers will encounter brief, intermittent lane closures to allow crews to mobilize materials and equipment. The brief, intermittent lane closures and traffic configuration will continue through the end of the year. Traffic flaggers will be on-site to safely direct drivers through the construction zone.
    • 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 17 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 between Morris Avenue and north of Cantonment and north of S.R. 97 in Molino 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21, as crews perform paving operations.
  • West Cervantes Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project –The following will take place the week of Monday, May 17.
    • The speed limit between Dominguez Street and A Street will be permanently reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph.
    • 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.
  • 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 Sunday, May 16 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.
    • This week, motorists can expect nighttime intermittent lane closures and shifts, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass.
  • Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will experience intermittent lane closures at the Nine Mile Road and Fowler Road intersection 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, May 17 as crews to preform paving operations.
  • S.R. 292 (Sorrento Road) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)– Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews to restripe and install temporary asphalt in preparation for installing low profile barrier wall the week of Sunday, May 23.
  • S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) at Village Oaks Shopping Center Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter lane closures near Village Oaks Shopping Center 8 p.m. Monday, May 17 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 18 as crews perform underground utility work.
  • U.S. 98 at the North Palafox Street Intersection Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter lane closures on U.S. 98 (Chase Street/Garden Street) the week of Monday, May 17 as crews perform routine underground utility maintenance operations at the following locations:
    • U.S. 98 (Chase Street) at the North Palafox Street Intersection, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 19.
    • U.S. 98 (W. Garden Street) between Palafox Place and South Baylen Street, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 19.
    • U.S. 98 (E. Garden Street) at the North Tarragona Street intersection, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 20.
    • U.S. 98 (E. Garden Street) at the Brue Street intersection 8 p.m. Thursday, May 20 to 5 a.m. Friday, May 21.
  • U.S. 90 (Caroline Street) Underground Utility Maintenance at Mary Street – Motorists will encounter lane closures at the Mary Street intersection 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 as crews place fiber underground.

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.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News