Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Week

December 1, 2024

Beginning Monday, 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 (Gregory Street) Resurfacing from North Palafox Street to east of 14th Avenue – Drivers on Gregory Street, from North Palafox Street to east of 14th Avenue, will encounter the following construction-related disruptions:
    • Westbound inside lane closures, Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    • Intermittent single-lane closures Monday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 5, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane (State Road (S.R.) 296) – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on North Palafox Street, from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane, Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Resurfacing, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road – Drivers will encounter a minor traffic shift on southbound Scenic Highway, between Baywood Drive and Scenic Court, Monday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 5, as crews perform drainage improvements
  • Interstate Circle Bridge Over Eight Mile Creek Construction – Interstate Circle is closed at the Eight Mile Creek Bridge through mid-2025 while crews replace the bridge. Signage is in place to detour drivers around the work zone using Pine Forest Road, Longleaf Drive and Wymart Road.
  • Interstate 10 (I-10) at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers may encounter traffic disruptions at the following locations as crews construct a temporary traffic shift and perform stormwater drainage work:
    • Intermittent I-10 inside lane closures near the Nine Mile Road interchange between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 5.
    • Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
  • I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 5:
    • I-10, between U.S. 29 and I-110, is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction.
    • Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26, the left lane of I-10 Eastbound and I-10 Westbound will be closed intermittently near U.S. 29 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews pour asphalt and install guardrail and barrier wall in preparation for a future traffic shift.
    • The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
    • A new, temporary on-ramp for U.S. 29 southbound drivers accessing I-10 eastbound is now open. Detouring traffic to the temporary ramp will allow crews to continue work to reconstruct the I-10/U.S. 29 interchange.
  • U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Drivers on North Century Boulevard, between S.R. 4 and the Alabama State Line, may encounter intermittent lane closures, Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Dec. 7, for paving operations. Signage will be in place to direct drivers safely through the work zone.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 90 Resurfacing from west of Avalon Boulevard to east of Stewart Street – Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street, Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for milling and paving operations.
  • 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 Lake Drive.
    • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, Nov. 24 through Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – The U.S. 90 eastbound bridge over Simpson River will open to traffic Tuesday, Nov. 26. Work on the westbound bridge is ongoing, with no changes to the westbound traffic pattern at this time. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.

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