PENSACOLA, Fla. – The bus stop on the north side of Cervantes Street at N Street will be temporarily closed Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19 as crews perform construction activities associated with the safety improvement project, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced.
E-Cat has been notified of the temporary closure so accommodations to the stops can be made. Riders may use alternate bus stops on the north side of Cervantes Street at L and Q streets, the FDOT said.
In addition, drivers will encounter the following:
- Inside lane closures and shifts between D and Q streets as crews perform median improvements, signalization, and construct curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
- Outside intermittent lane closures at various locations between Dominguez and A street as crews to construct Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk ramps and traffic pole foundations.
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
The FDOT is improving pedestrian safety along a 2.2-mile section of West Cervantes Street, from Dominguez Street to A Street.
Planned improvements along West Cervantes Street include constructing seven lighted midblock crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and a wider multi-use path.
New traffic signals will be added at four intersections and existing signals will be enhanced with upgraded pedestrian features. Vehicle lane widths will be reduced, and the speed limit will be lowered to 30 mph.
A raised center median with a low barrier and designated openings for pedestrians at selected locations will be constructed within the project limits.
The project also includes enhanced lighting and landscaping and irrigation improvements. In addition, crews will mill and resurface the roadway where median and signal work is performed.
The work is estimated for completion in early 2022. Funding for the project is a collaborative effort between the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, and the Florida Department of Transportation.
