FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
September 25, 2017
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
· State Road (S.R.) 742 (Creighton Road) Driveway Construction- The eastbound outside lane on Creighton Road will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 to 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept 23 as crews remove four driveway connections and construct a new driveway, sidewalk and curb/gutter.
· S.R.10A (Nine Mile Road) at Stephani Road Utility Relocation-The east and westbound turn lanes from Nine Mile Road to northbound Stefani Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Sept 22, to Friday, Oct. 6 as ECUA perform utility relation work associated with the Nine Mile Road widening project.
· Interstate 10 (I-10)/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10A and 10B) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28 as crews perform construction activities.
· Alternating lane closures on I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound.
· Intermittent closure of the U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp and the U.S. 29 north to I-10 eastbound ramp. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
· Intermittent closure of the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 south ramp (Exit 10A). Traffic will be detoured to Exit 10B.
· Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 north ramp (Exit 10B).
· I-10 Widening from Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge- Alternating east and westbound lane closures on I-10 between Davis Highway (Exit 13) and Scenic Highway (Exit 17), the westbound lanes of the Escambia Bay Bridge approaching Scenic Highway, and on Scenic Highway near the I-10 on- and off-ramps from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28 as crews perform construction activities
· U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to Nine Mile Road- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform drainage and bridge operations as follows:
· Broad Street will be closed on the west side of the U.S. 29 intersection from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 through 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 as crews place new drainage. Detroit Boulevard and Untreiner Avenue will be utilized as alternate routes. Detour signs and variable message boards are in place to alert drivers of the temporary road closure and detour route.
· Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: The nightly eastbound traffic shift onto the westbound inside travel lane continue as crews continue to prepare the area for construction of the support column for the new center bridge deck.
· U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews perform drainage operations.
· State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Crews will be removing and grading the medians. Drivers can expect alternating east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 (Bayfront Parkway) between 14th Avenue and the bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Sept. 30. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, U.S. 98 westbound lane closures will be in effect 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
· State Road (S.R.) 289 (9th Avenue) at Carpenter Creek- North and southbound outside lanes of 9th Avenue, north of Carpenter Creek, will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 as crews take core samples from the roadway.
· S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) at University Parkway Traffic Signal Project- Alternating eastbound lane closures on University Parkway at the intersection of Davis Highway and on Davis Highway turning west to University Parkway. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 as crews stripe the crosswalk on University Parkway.
· S.R. 10A(U.S. 98/Mobile Highway) Turn Lane Construction at Woodside Road Intersection- Woodside Road will be reduced one lane during daytime hours at the intersection of Mobile Highway Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 29 continue utility relocation efforts. There will be no lane closures within the school zone Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic flaggers will be on site to direct traffic through the work zone. This work is being performed in relation to the current turn lane project.
· S.R. 291 (Wright Street) at Alcaniz Street Routine Maintenance- Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27 as crews perform striping operations at the intersection.
· S.R. 742 (Creighton Road) Construction Improvement Project from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway– Sidewalk construction and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades are ongoing. There will be intermittent and alternating lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. between Davis Highway and Scenic Highway.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29- Alternating lane closures continue on Untreiner Avenue as crews perform jack and bore operations.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road- Westbound traffic on Nine Mile Road will be reduced from two to one travel lanes in each for approximately one-half-mile on either side of the I-10 overpass beginning Monday, October 2 as crews lower the elevation of the outside travel lanes. Drivers can expect the lane closures to remain in place until all work is complete.
Santa Rosa County
· U.S. 98 Turn Lane Construction Navarre- Westbound lane closure across from Joybrook Road in Navarre from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 28 as crews install turn lanes for a new Walmart Neighborhood Market.
· U.S. 98 (S.R. 30) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Crews will be grading, installing barrier wall, and performing drainage work this week. Drivers can expect alternating east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98 near the bridge in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Sept. 30. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, U.S. 98 westbound lane closures will be in effect 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
· I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22) – Widening along Interstate I-10, from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) continues. Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28. Reconstruction of the Avalon Boulevard overpass is also ongoing. Drivers expect alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange.
· S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB Boundary to Hickory Hammock Road –Traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads under 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place through the completion of the project.
· U.S. 98 Utility Relocation in Gulf Breeze- East and westbound outside lanes near the Hampton Inn will be closed from 8 pm. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 27 through Friday, Sept. 29 as crews relocate utilities for the City of Gulf Breeze in relation to the Pensacola Bay Bridge project.
· U.S. 90 Corridor Management Project from Fifth Avenue to Chavers Street- Safety improvements to add turn lanes, modify median openings, improve drainage on U.S. 90 from Fifth Avenue in Pace to Chavers Street in Milton will begin the week of Monday, Oct. 26. Lane closures will only be allowed from 8:30 p.m.to 5:30 a.m. The $694,364 project is slated for completion early 2018.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
ECUA To Begin Providing Sanitation Services In Town Of Jay
September 25, 2017
On Monday, October 2, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will begin providing sanitation collection services in the Town of Jay, under an agreement approved by the town’s council on September 18.
All services and rates will mirror those currently being offered by the ECUA to north end Santa Rosa County residents. These include weekly garbage and recycling services, yard trash pick-up every other week, and an optional weekly call-in bulk waste service. The service is billed on a quarterly basis and the current rate for residential sanitation service to the north Santa Rosa County area is $53.25. Commercial rates vary.
ECUA will begin delivering garbage and recycling cans to customers on September 30. To sign up for the service, interested residents and businesses may call ECUA customer service at 850-476-0480 or email customer.service@ecua.fl.gov. When requesting service, residents should include their name, service address, and a daytime telephone number. This information will expedite the registration process.
Information is also available on the ECUA website at http://www.ecua.fl.gov/services/sanitation-santa-rosa or on the Santa Rosa County website at http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/citizen-tools/index.cfm?Menu=75
Escambia EMA Assisting With Irma Recovery In Everglades City
September 25, 2017
The Northwest Florida All Hazards Incident Management Team from Escambia County Emergency Management and Santa Rosa County Emergency Management has deplyed to Everglades City to assist in Hurricane Irma recovery. Pictured above: Planning meeting held in Escambia County EMA’s command trailer. Pictured below: Escambia County EMA Chief John Dosh and Everglades City Clerk Dottie Joiner and her trusty dog Scooter. Courtesy Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Seeks Grant For Water, Wastewater Improvements
September 25, 2017
The Town of Century is applying for a USDA SEARCH (Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households) grant.
The grant allows financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and wastewater disposal projects.
Grant funds must be used to pay predevelopment planning costs including, feasibility studies to support applications for funding water or wastewater disposal projects; preliminary design and engineering analysis; and technical assistance for the development of an application for financial assistance.
The town will develop and submit an application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to fund proposed water and wastewater disposal improvements for the town.
Century Youth League Scores
September 25, 2017
Here are Saturday scores from the Southwest Alabama Youth Football League:
Mighty Mites (4-7 year olds)
Century 20, Lyeffion 16
Tiny Mites (8-10 year olds)
Lyeffion 24, Century 8
Pee Wees (11-13 year olds)
Lyeffion 38, Century 8
Bonus Photo Gallery: Tate Homecoming
September 25, 2017
The Tate High School Aggies beat Milton Friday night 28-16 for homecoming. [Read more...]
During Friday night’s game, Logan Hamlin was named homecoming queen.
For a photo gallery with the homecoming court, parade, game action and more, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine and Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Fall Begins: North Escambia Sunflower Photos
September 25, 2017
Pictured: A field of sunflowers on Highway 97 in Davisville during a sunrise on the first weekend of fall. Photos by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Firefighters Attend Breakfast At Heritage Baptist Church
September 24, 2017
Heritage Baptist Church invited the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue to breakfast Sunday morning. Special guest speaker Ray Melton presented the message to the men’s group. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Habitat For Humanity Completes 16 Tornado Recovery Homes In Century
September 24, 2017
After almost a year of work in the Century community, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is proud to be finishing up their planned disaster recovery work. Starting in November of 2016, Pensacola Habitat worked in concert with BRACE, Escambia County, and the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to build 16 new homes for the qualified residents.
“Thanks to the coalition, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has been able to complete a significant amount of work in the Century area,” explained Pensacola Habitat Executive Director Tim Evans. “This project was our first major test to prove we are ready to act when disaster strikes. We are a community development organization that is concerned with all aspects of housing in our community and we are capable leaders of disaster recovery and repair.”
A community development organization with a long history in the area, Pensacola Habitat was eager to complete builds in the area as part of the ongoing effort to restore normalcy to Century and its residents. Pensacola Habitat worked with the county and the Town of Century to create homes that fit the exact needs of the qualifying homeowners. In addition to building entirely newly designed homes, this was the organization’s first time leading recovery efforts on a project of this magnitude.
“We were enthusiastic to lead disaster recovery efforts alongside amazing efforts by organizations, like United Way of Escambia County and BRACE, to ensure proper aid was given to our local community. After the storm, we recognized the scope and type of damage to the area fit right into the expanding capacity of our organization,” explains Evans. “With the funding for the builds provided by Escambia County, the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, and local businesses, we were able to create sizable change, and impact, in the area.”
Giving “a hand up, not a handout,” the 35-year-old affiliate continues to build and sell award-winning homes to suitable families who are interested in homeownership, have the ability to pay an affordable mortgage, and demonstrate a willingness to work in partnership with Habitat for a home of their own.
NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
James Earl Hall Named Escambia Farm Family Of The Year
September 24, 2017
James Earl Hall of Walnut Hill and his wife Anita have been named the 2017 Escambia County Farm Family of the Year. Hall is a watermelon grower and cattleman. Hall is pictured in the green shirt. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.