After A 10 Day Holiday Break, Road Construction Delays Return Tuesday

January 2, 2023

After a 10-day holiday break, road construction lane closures return on Tuesday in Florida.

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. 29 Resurfacing from south of S.R. 4 to the Alabama State Line – Work will begin Tuesday, January 3 on a $4.7 million safety improvement project to resurface U.S. 29, from south of S.R. 4 to the Alabama state line in Century. The project also includes reconstructing U.S. 29, from north of Henry Street to Cottage Street; improving curb ramp and sidewalks to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; upgrading traffic signals, drainage structures, and pavement markings. During construction, drivers may encounter temporary traffic shifts and daytime and nighttime intermittent lane closures. Access to adjacent businesses and other properties will be maintained at all times. The project is estimated for completion in late 2024.
  • 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 Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 7 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) Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 5 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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.
  • 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 Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 5 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
  • 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, Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 5 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 and lane shifts at the Sorrento Road and Bauer Road intersection as crews install drainage pipe.
  • Navy Boulevard (S.R. 295) from north of the Bayou Grande Bridge to Gulf Beach Highway/Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) – Work will begin Tuesday, January 3 on a $2.6 million project to resurface Navy Boulevard, from north of the Bayou Grande Bridge to Gulf Beach Highway/Barrancas Avenue. The project also includes curb and sidewalk improvements constructed to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, traffic signalization upgrades, and placement of new signs and pavement markings. During construction, drivers may encounter temporary traffic shifts and intermittent lane closures between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., seven days a week. The project is estimated for completion in summer 2023
  • Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281) Routine Maintenance at Garcon Point Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge repairs.
  • U.S. 98 Routine Utility Maintenance from 61st Street to 72nd Avenue – Motorists will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for routine utility maintenance.

Santa Rosa County:

  • Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 7 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 Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 6, 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.
  • S.R. 87 (Stewart Street) Routine Utility Maintenance in front of Milton High School – Motorists will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for power pole maintenance.

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

Comments

One Response to “After A 10 Day Holiday Break, Road Construction Delays Return Tuesday”

  1. Richard Klosinski on February 11th, 2023 1:10 pm

    Hiway 98 through Gulf Breeze.

    Q 1. Will there be a sidewalk/multi path from bayshore to port side.

    Q 2. Will the sidewalk continue all the way from Bayshore through the naval live oaks.

    Q 3. The turn lanes at Kelton and Venetian way are dangerous, with multiple accidents at the intersection. The entrances to both are not functional, vehicles have to make turns sometimes into blind traffic. Why not reduce the size of these entrances, and if not make these turns from 98 only on a green arrow only.

    Q 4. When is the drainage/storage pond going to be completed adjacent ti grand pointe.

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