Here Are This Week’s Traffic Delay Spots To Watch

February 23, 2020

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

U.S. 98 Temporary Road Closure between A Street and Tarragona Street- The road will be closed from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 for Mardi Gras Parades. Law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control.
9th Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289), Martin Luther King/Alcaniz Street/Davis Highway (S.R. 291) and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Video Underground Sewer Lines- Drivers may experience intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, March 31.
U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (State Road (S.R.) 10 / U.S. 90A)– Drivers will experience the following traffic impacts the week of Sunday,
Feb. 23.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating lane shifts as crews construct the new southbound bridge.

U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.

Pensacola Bay (U.S. 98) Bridge Replacement- There will be intermittent lane closures at the following locations from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Feb 23.
- U.S. 98 east and westbound, from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the Graffiti Bridge.

Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10 / U.S. 90A) Road Repairs west of Chemstrand Road-The westbound lane will be closed Monday, Feb. 24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews make repairs to the roadway.

· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10 / U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29- New Market Street will experience intermittent road closures through Saturday, Feb. 29 as drainage work continues. Traffic is detoured to Parkside Street and Milestone Boulevard. Signs and variable message boards are in place to alert drivers of the temporary closure and alternate route.
· I-110 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Fairfield Drive (S.R. 295) - There will be intermittent and alternating lane restrictions, 3.6 miles south of I-10, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 and Monday, Feb. 24 as crews repair bridge joints.
· U.S. 29 Underground Utility Operations from Kenmore Road to West Hoper Road- There will be intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Friday, Feb. 28.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10 / U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) – The far-right portion of the I-10 off ramp that connects to Nine Mile Road (Exit 5) westbound remains closed. Drivers can still access Nine Mile Road east and westbound using the other section of the ramp. The partial ramp closure is needed to reconstruct the ramp and will be in place for through March 2020.
· U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road/C.R. 184) to Atmore Highway (S.R. 97)– Crews continue paving operations and median work. Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime lane restrictions. Motorists are reminded to watch for crews and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
· Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek- Crews continue roadway earthwork and preparations for base material. The roadway remains temporarily closed. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, are detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road. The project is anticipated to be complete spring 2020.

C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch in Northwest Century- Crews are paving the final layer of asphalt, grading, constructing concrete ditch pavement, and striping the roadway. Watch for workers and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

Santa Rosa County:

· U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- There will be intermittent lane closures at the following locations from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the week of Sunday, Feb 23.
· U.S. 90 Corridor (Pace) Management Improvement Project- Crews are currently working on drainage improvements at Sanford Street. East and westbound lane closures will be in effect at Bostic Lane and Sanford Street from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
· U.S. 98 Safety Improvement from Villa Woods Circle to Ortega Park Drive- Construction activities continue at the following seven locations: Villa Woods Circle to Marble Court, Oriole Beach Road, Grand Ride Circle to Fordham Parkway, El Rito Drive/College Parkway, American Avenue, Alpine Avenue, and west of Ortega park Drive. Crews activities continue. Workers are preparing base material for paving to begin at the Days Inn moving westward. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
· S.R. 4 Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements from the Escambia River Bridge to Market Road (C.R. 87A) in Jay- There will be shoulder closures throughout the project limits for roadway and utility work.
· S.R. 87 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Manning Creek- There will be northbound lane restrictions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 for routine bridge maintenance.
· S.R. 87 Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair Over Yellow River- Motorists may encounter daytime southbound lane closures as crews continue expansion joint work.
· S.R. 87 Turn Lane and Median Modifications at South Lynn Road- Operations are taking place in the median. Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures.

U.S. 98 east and westbound, from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the Graffiti Bridge.

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

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News

Local Students Selected For EREC Washington Youth Tour

February 23, 2020

Two area high school students have been selected to represent Escambia River Cooperative on 2020 Washington Youth Tour in June. They are Amber Gilman from Northview High School and Katelyn Mayo from Jay High School.

Judges from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, AL, and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Brewton, AL, scored contestants in their interviews based on their knowledge of Escambia River Electric Cooperative and the history of rural electrification. Personal attributes of each candidate such as character, academic ability, personality and leadership skills were also considered.

Gilman and Mayo will also have the chance learn about the nation’s capital, rural electrification and more.

Pictured: Amber Gilman from Northview High School (left) and Katelyn Mayo from Jay High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News

Tate Aggies Beat Milton 4-2 In Saturday Afternoon Game

February 23, 2020

The Tate Aggie defeated the Milton Panthers 4-2 Saturday afternoon.

Ethan George tossed took the win for the Aggies allowing no hits, no runs and striking out one. Cole Fryman tossed two innings allowing one hit and striking out four. Josiah Glodfelter pitched four innings, allowing two runs and striking out three.

At the plate for the Aggies: Jadon Fryman 2-1, R; Chase Tolbert RBI; Jordan Jarman R; Adam Nisewonger 1-2, RBI; Drew Reaves R, Frankie Randall, R.

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NorthEscambia.com photos by Crystal Tolbert, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports, TOP sports

Correctional Officers In Century Assaulted In Two Separate Incidents

February 22, 2020

Correctional officers in Century were recently assaulted by inmates in two separate incidents, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

On February 18, Century Correctional Institution inmate Jamal Harris assaulted officers by pushing and striking them. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

On February 13, Century Work Camp Inmate Christian Lee assaulted an officer by striking them in the shoulder with a closed fist. There were no reported injuries to the officer.

In all both cases, FDC said staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News

Two Vehicle Crash In Front Of Highway 29 Grocery Store

February 22, 2020

At least one person was reported injured in a two vehicle crash Friday night on Highway 29 in front of the Cantonment Winn Dixie.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the 6:06 p.m. and has not released any more details.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News

Northview Chiefs Beat Rocky Bayou 16-1 In No-Hitter (With Photo Gallery)

February 22, 2020

The Northview Chiefs tossed a no-hitter Friday night in a 16-1 win over Rocky Bayou Christian School in four innings.

Bradley Freeman earned the win for the Chiefs, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out nine in three and two-thirds innings. Ben Wilson threw the last third of the fourth inning, striking out one.

At the plate: Bryce Korinchak 1-2, 2R, 2RBI; Logan Bryan 2R; Dalton Burke 1-2, 2R, RBI; Logan Misner 1-1, R, 2RBI,2B; Jamarkus Jefferson 1-2, 2R, 2RBI, 3B; Adam Aliff 1-2, RBI; Kaden Odom 1-2, 2R; Rustin Pope 2R; Ben Wilson 1-2, 3R, RBI.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports, TOP sports

One Injured In Gonzalez Rollover Crash

February 22, 2020

One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Friday night.

The passenger vehicle came to rest on its roof in a ditch at Jennings Street and Old Chemstrand Road. about a half mile east of the Gonzalez Post Office.

Escambia County EMS transported one to an area hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News

Tate High’s Shelby Fleming Signs Cheerleading Scholarship With Webber International

February 22, 2020

Tate High School cheer captain and senior Shelby Fleming signed a full ride scholarship Friday afternoon to cheer for Webber International University.