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These Are This Week’s Construction Delay Spots

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 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, June 5 through Saturday, June 11 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 7, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
• West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Motorists traveling on West Cervantes Street will encounter daytime single lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street, as crews install pedestrian fence.
• North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement – All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
• Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10 for drainage operations.
• Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – The sidewalks on the eastern side of Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and Navy Boulevard, are closed as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the western side of Pace Boulevard during this time.
• Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge – The sidewalks on the northern side of Barrancas Avenue, between Manchester Avenue and Pace Boulevard, will be closed as crews work on sidewalk improvements. Detours to the sidewalks on the southern side of Barrancas Avenue will be in place for pedestrian use during this time.
• Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of Interstate 10 (I-10) – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, June 5 through Thursday, June 9 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews work on sidewalk and curb improvements.
• I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform milling and resurfacing work:

• • Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6: alternating lane closures on the ramp from I-110 northbound to I-10 westbound.

• • Tuesday, June 7 through Thursday, June 9: alternating lane closures on the Davis Highway on-ramp to I-110 southbound.
• U.S. 98 (West Navy Boulevard) Routine Maintenance near Chaseville Steet – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to install signs on cable structures.

Santa Rosa County:

• Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, June 5 through Saturday, June 11 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 7, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
• U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
  • Temporary median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
  • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Sunday, June 5 through Friday, June 10, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
  • Westbound travelers will encounter a new traffic configuration from east of Portside Drive to North College Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly south to allow for widening activities on the outside lane.
  • Settlers Colony Boulevard will be closed to complete necessary drainage improvements. This closure will remain in effect through Thursday, June 30. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians will access Settlers Colony Boulevard via Venetian Way and Coronado Drive. Detour signs will be in place. Residents may experience noise, vibrations, and dust during daytime hours as part of this drainage improvement effort.
• I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures Sunday, June 5 through Thursday, June 9 for construction activities.

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