Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots

December 11, 2022

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:

  • Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The front parking lot is temporarily closed as crews work to resurface the pavement. The other parking areas remain open. Temporary sidewalk modifications are also in place while work is underway.
  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to perform miscellaneous construction activities on the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
  • Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard and side streets, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 15 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations. The work will allow crews to perform paving operations, as well as sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the other side of Pace Boulevard.
  • East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) from Chemstrand Road to East of Baldridge Drive – The bicycle lanes are temporarily closed to allow crews to widen the turn lanes and construct new five-foot bicycle lanes. In addition, the speed limit on this section of East Nine Mile Road has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as vehicles and bicycles will share the roadway. The closure and speed limit reduction will be in place until the project is complete next summer.
  • Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane (State Road (S.R.) 296) to North of I-10 – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 15 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway.
  • Lillian Highway (S.R. 298), from North of U.S. 98 to East of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) - Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Lillian Highway, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 16 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drainage improvements and erosion control operations.
  • Sorrento Road Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures and lane shifts at the Sorrento Road and Bauer Road intersection as crews install drainage pipe. In addition, daytime shoulder closures will continue through Saturday, Dec. 17.
  • North Ninth Avenue (S.R. 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed a $4.3 million project on Ninth Avenue over Carpenters Creek. The work included replacement of the bridge on North Ninth Avenue over Carpenters Creek; milling and resurfacing the roadway, between Royce Street and Bayou Boulevard and a portion of Carpenters Creek Drive; upgrades to the drainage and the lighting systems; and new signage and pavement markings, guardrail, curb and gutter and sidewalks.
  • U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway) Turn Lane Construction at the new Publix – Drivers will encounter intermittent outside westbound lane closures near Rosewood Avenue Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for paving operations.
  • I-10 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Escambia Bay Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
  • Garden Street (U.S. 98) City of Pensacola Christmas Parade – Motorists may encounter a road closure between A Street and Tarragona Street Saturday, Dec. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the annual City of Pensacola Christmas Parade.
  • U.S. 90 Routine Bridge Inspection over Perdido River Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures near the Florida/Alabama line Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine bridge inspection.
  • S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance over East River Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent southbound outside lane closures Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine utility operations.

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, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to perform miscellaneous construction activities on the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
  • U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River - Construction crews have temporarily shifted eastbound traffic to the westbound bridge over Simpson River. The shift is expected to be in place through March 2023. During this time, there will be two westbound lanes and one eastbound travel lane using the westbound bridge. Due to the traffic shift, there will not be dedicated bike lanes on the bridge. Drivers are urged to use extra caution as they will be temporarily sharing the bridge with cyclists. Drivers are also reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
  • U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
    • 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, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 16 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
    • Settlers Colony Boulevard will remain closed to complete necessary drainage improvements. 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 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Blackwater River Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures west of S.R. 87 Monday, Dec. 12 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
  • Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281) Routine Bridge Maintenance over East Bay Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures north of U.S. 98 Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
  • S.R. 87 (Stewart Street) Routine Utility Maintenance in front of Milton High School – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for utility maintenance.
  • I-10 Coring Operations near Exit 45 (S.R. 189) – Motorists may encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures Monday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for coring 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