Traffic Alert: What To Expect This Week Due To Road Construction

July 5, 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:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - U.S. 98 eastbound drivers will encounter right lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 9, for crews to paint the barrier wall on the bridge.
  • 17th Avenue Interchange construction - 17th Avenue northbound is accessible for traffic exiting the bridge. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and boat launch is available from 17th Avenue northbound. Left turns remain temporarily prohibited from 14th Avenue to Bayfront Parkway eastbound. Instead, these drivers should travel south on Ninth Avenue, then east on Chase Street, and continue eastbound to Bayfront Parkway and the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
  • 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.
  • Brief, intermittent lane closures are anticipated to continue through the end of the year as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
  • Pile driving operations are underway and will take place during daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
  • U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) - Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Tuesday, July 6 through Thursday, July 8 throughout the limits of the project for striping operations and signal work.
  • West Cervantes (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures on West Cervantes Street between North Pace Boulevard and J Street to perform median improvement work. The speed limit on West Cervantes Street between Dominguez Street and A Street has been permanently reduced to 30 mph.
  • U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts on U.S. 29 between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 through Thursday, July 8, as crews perform paving operations.
  • Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers can expect intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts as crews perform paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) Widening from Beulah Road to S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) – Nine Mile Road between Beulah Road and I-10 is expected to be open to four travel lanes the week of Monday, July 5. Beginning, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures between Beulah Road and the Eleven Mile Creek to allow crews to perform paving operations.
  • Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)–
  • There will be intermittent lane closures 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 through Thursday, July 8 as crews restripe and install temporary asphalt in preparation for construction of low-profile barrier wall.

Santa Rosa County:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - U.S. 98 eastbound drivers will encounter right lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 9, for crews to paint the barrier wall on the bridge.
  • U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Crews continue utility relocations, clearing, excavation, drainage improvements, and pond construction. There are no traffic impacts at this time.

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

Pictured: Road construction on Highway 29. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News