These Are The Road Constructions Spots That Might Slow You Down This Week

October 17, 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 - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 23. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
  • 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue southbound is closed at Gregory Street. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and the boat launch remains open from 17th Avenue through Thursday, Oct. 21. The closure and reopen details are:
    • 17th Avenue north and southbound, from north of the CSX railroad trestle (Graffiti Bridge) to Bayfront Parkway, will be closed Thursday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. until Monday, Oct. 25 at 5 a.m. The closure will allow crews to complete work to open the new roundabout at 17th Avenue.
    • The new 17th Avenue interchange in Pensacola is scheduled to open by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25. The new interchange includes a flyover that connects westbound traffic exiting the Pensacola Bay Bridge with East Gregory Street and Bayfront Parkway. Beneath the flyover, a new single-lane roundabout has replaced the traffic signal formerly at 17th Avenue to provide seamless travel between the bridge, 17th Avenue north and southbound, East Gregory Street, and Bayfront Parkway.
  • 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 replace the southbound portion of the structure. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Oct. 22 to allow crews to mobilize materials and equipment.
  • West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures between the following locations as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.
    • D and N Streets (inside lane closures)
    • P and Q Streets (inside lane closures)
    • Y and Shoemaker Streets (inside lane closures)
    • Q and N Streets (intermittent outside lane closure)
    • Kirk and R Streets (intermittent outside lane closure)
  • Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts between Pine Forest Road and U.S. 29 as crews place final asphalt and striping.
  • Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) – Drivers will encounter temporary intermittent shifts to allow crews to pave turn lanes, side streets, driveways, and the on- and off-ramps to I-10. Access to all businesses will be maintained, traffic flaggers and signage will be in place to direct traffic.
  • Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road (C.R.) 292A) – Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, Oct. 18 as crews place a watermain.
  • U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures and shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform paving operations.
  • S.R. 291 (Davis Street) Routine Utility Maintenance at Texar Drive Intersection – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the outside eastbound lane of Texar Drive at the Davis Street (S.R. 291) intersection, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 as crews upgrade electrical equipment.

Santa Rosa County

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 23. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure. Additional work will include installation of pier lighting.
  • I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the Blackwater River Bridge from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 through Thursday, Oct. 21 as crews perform paving operations.

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

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News