Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Week

December 16, 2024

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 alternating and intermittent lane closures Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
  • North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane (State Road (S.R.) 296) – The week of Dec. 15, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on North Palafox Street, from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., as crews perform paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Resurfacing, from south of Interstate 10 (I-10) to south of Hyde Park Road – Drivers on Scenic Highway will encounter intermittent lane closures, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., as crews perform guardrail installation. Traffic flaggers will be on site to direct drivers safely through the work zone. Additionally, a minor traffic shift is currently in place on Scenic Highway southbound, between Baywoods Drive and Scenic Court, where crews are performing stormwater 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.
  • I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures on I-10 near Exit 5, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., as crews construct a temporary traffic shift.
  • I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions Sunday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Dec. 20:
    • Friday, Dec. 20, the I-10 eastbound travel lanes will be shifted into the median area of the roadway between mile markers 8 and 10, to allow crews to build a new alignment for the interchange.
    • I-10 between U.S. 29 and I-110 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction.
    • 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 for paving operations. Signage will be in place to direct drivers safely through the work zone.
  • S.R. 291 Routine Underground Utilities Maintenance near East Scott Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent southbound and northbound lane closures Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine underground utilities maintenance.
  • S.R. 289 Routine Underground Utilities Maintenance from East Jackson Street to East Wright Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent southbound and northbound lane closures Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine underground utilities maintenance.
  • S.R. 95 (North Palafox Street) Routine Underground Utilities Maintenance from East Moreno Street to East Blount Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent southbound and northbound lane closures Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine underground utilities maintenance.
  • U.S. 90 (East Cervantes Street) Routine Underground Utilities Maintenance from North Spring Street to North Haynes Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine underground utilities maintenance.

Santa Rosa County:

  • S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) Bridge Rehabilitation over East Bay Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for construction operations.
  • 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, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions on U.S. 90 over the Simpson River Bridge:
    • U.S. 90 westbound lane closure Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., as crews perform construction activities for the new bridge.
    • On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the U.S. 90 westbound travel lanes will be temporarily shifted to allow crews to complete guardrail installation and shoulder work. Signage will be in place to alert westbound drivers of the traffic shift.
    • Drivers are 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 Lake Drive.
    • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Dec. 20, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
  • I-10 Routine Bridge Inspection over Blackwater River – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures west of S.R. 87 Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine inspection.

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 FRONT FEATURE 

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