Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Zones

June 25, 2023

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 truck parking lot at the Escambia County Interstate 10 Welcome Center, located at mile marker four, will be temporarily closed through the end of summer when the Welcome Center improvements are complete. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
  • East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) Roadway Improvements 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.
  • Lillian Highway (State Road (S.R. 298) Resurfacing 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 will encounter daytime shoulder and lane closures on Lillian Highway, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews will continue drainage improvements, final grading and sodding work.
  • Navy Boulevard (S.R. 295) Resurfacing from North of the Bayou Grande Bridge to Gulf Beach Highway/Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Navy Boulevard, from Barrancas Avenue to the Bayou Grande Bridge, Friday, June 23 through Thursday, June 29 as crews work on the sidewalks.
  • U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard), between Hatties Boulevard and East Cottage Street, will be shifted to the outside (right) travel lanes beginning Tuesday, June 27. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. The shift will be in place for approximately 30-45 days as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage will be in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
  • Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road - Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures, between Theo Baars Bridge and Bauer Road, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29 as crews place friction course on the roadway.
  • Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) Resurfacing from Brent Lane (S.R. 296) to North of I-10 - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and intermittent turn lane closures Sunday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews place thermoplastic pavement markings on the roadway and perform final work list items.
  • S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) Coring Operations from South of I-10 to U.S. 90 – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for coring operations.
  • U.S. 90 (Cervantes Street) Routine Utility Maintenance between Palafox Street and Baylen Street – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures Thursday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for power pole replacement.
  • Interstate 110 (I-110) Routine Bridge Maintenance over CSX Railroad Overpass – Motorists will encounter lane closure Sunday, June 25 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine maintenance.
  • I-110 Routine Bridge Maintenance over S.R. 8A Southbound Overpass – Motorists will encounter lane closure at Cervantes Street ramp Exit 2 Monday, June 26 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine maintenance.
  • I-110 Routine Bridge Maintenance over S.R. 752 (East Texar Drive) Overpass – Motorists will encounter lane closure south of S.R. 295 Tuesday, June 27 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine maintenance.
  • At Cervantes Ramp Exit 2
  • I-110 Routine Bridge Maintenance over S.R. 296 (Brent Lane) Overpass – Motorists will encounter lane closure south of I-10 Wednesday, June 28 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. for routine maintenance.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers will encounter nighttime lane closures on U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 through 5:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29 as crews perform asphalt work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
  • U.S. 98 (S.R. 30/Gulf Breeze Parkway/Navarre Parkway) Resurfacing of select areas from Abercrombie Road to Calle De Palencia Street - Drivers on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway), between S.R. 87 and Calle De Palencia Street, may encounter intermittent nightly lane closures Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities.
  • 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, June 25, through Thursday, June 29, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
    • The closure at the east entrance of Fordham Parkway will remain closed. This temporary closure will allow crews to install new drainage structures. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians will access Fordham Parkway via College Parkway. Detour signs will be in place. Businesses may experience noise, vibrations, and dust during daytime hours as part of this drainage improvement effort.
  • I-10 Resurfacing from S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists will encounter nighttime east and westbound lane closures Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction at West Florida Baptist Church in Milton – Motorists will encounter nighttime lane closure Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
  • S.R. 87 Turn Lane Closure at Distribution Drive – Motorists will encounter turn lane closure Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 14 for construction activities.
  • I-10 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Garcon Point Road – Motorists will encounter lane closure west of S.R. 87 Sunday, June 25 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for routine maintenance.
  • U.S. 90 Routine Underground Utility Maintenance at Mary Street in Milton – Motorists will encounter lane closure Tuesday, June 27 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine utility maintenance. 

All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News