Highway 29 Reconstruction Project In Century Set To Begin In January

December 20, 2022

Work is expected to begin in January on a $4.7 million Florida Department of Transportation safety improvement project on Highway 29 in Century.

FDOT plans a major reconstruction of Highway 29 from just south of East Highway 4 to the Alabama state line. The project includes the roadway reconstruction, curb and gutter, drainage upgrades, signal loop replacement, driveway modifications, and sidewalks.

A curve at Jackson Street (pictured inset and shown in graphic below) will be realigned with drainage improvements; the curve has been the site of several truck accidents in recent years.

The state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis included $3,278,228 for the project.

FDOT has not announced a specific construction start date.

Pictured: Looking south into Florida on Highway 29 in Century. Pictured inset: Part of a Highway 29 safety improvement project will include the realignment of this curve. Graphics below show project details. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

9 Responses to “Highway 29 Reconstruction Project In Century Set To Begin In January”

  1. Tina J on December 24th, 2022 9:54 am

    What was really needed? For them to have 6 lane Hwy 29 from Hwy 90 (9 Mile Rd) all the way to the paper mill, Muscogee Rd in Cantonment would be of much greater use.

  2. A bypass where on December 22nd, 2022 8:14 am

    A bypass around Century and Flomaton?

    A limited access bypass around Ensley, Gonzalez, and Cantonment would be of much greater use.

  3. J on December 21st, 2022 2:39 pm

    Can’t wait to see the results in 2032.

  4. sam on December 21st, 2022 8:37 am

    glad to see it. it’s been bad for a long time. not good on cars.

  5. No on December 21st, 2022 3:58 am

    GMH –
    Why? So our town can completely die out? How heartless. Some of us call this place home.

  6. GMH on December 20th, 2022 10:19 pm

    How about a bypass to go around Century and Flomaton.

  7. Well on December 20th, 2022 3:34 pm

    This is a good project.
    Would be nice if they would repair the large dip just south of Hudsons old store also.

  8. David Huie Green on December 20th, 2022 11:37 am

    Hard to believe Century still has room for improvement.

    Just joking. There’s bound to be something.

  9. Concerned Citizen on December 20th, 2022 9:52 am

    Project completion estimated 2030