PENSACOLA, Fla. – Motorists will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia County this week as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
− U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, April 17 through Saturday, April 23. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
− West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Motorists traveling on West Cervantes Street between Dominguez and A streets will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Intermittent lane restrictions and temporary detours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway. Paving operations are currently underway between Dominquez and Shoemaker streets and will progress eastward. At times, drivers may be temporarily detoured to side streets to accommodate the work. Operations are anticipated to be complete in May.
- Inside lane closures and shifts between D and Q streets as crews perform median improvements, signalization installation, and construct curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
− North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement
All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
− Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A)
Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, April 18 as crews place a watermain.
− Airport Boulevard (S.R. 750) Routine Maintenance from West of Palafox Street to Davis Highway
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from west of Palafox Street to Davis Highway from 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the week of Monday, April 18 as crews place asphalt on the roadway.
− Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge
The sidewalks on the southern side of Barrancas Avenue, between Live Oak Avenue and the Bayou Chico Bridge, and sidewalks on the northern side of Barrancas Avenue, between Manchester Avenue and Pace Boulevard, will be closed as crews work on sidewalk improvements. Detours will be in place for pedestrians in these areas.
− Interstate 10 (I-10) Pavement Markings at the Pensacola Weigh Station
Crews will perform striping operations at the westbound weigh station the week of Monday, April 18. During the operations the westbound station and adjacent truck parking area will be temporarily closed.
− I-10/I-110 Interchange
Construction activities have begun to improve safety on a 3/4-mile segment of I-10 at the I-110 Interchange. Drivers can expect periodic lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
− Pace Boulevard (S.R. 292) from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue
Construction activities have begun to mill and resurface Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) from the Bayou Chico Bridge to Pace Boulevard, and Pace Boulevard (S.R. 292) from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue in Escambia County. Motorists and bicyclists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts. Lane closures will be limited to the 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. timeframe.
Pedestrian detours will be in place while sidewalk improvements are underway.
− S.R. 85 (South Ferdon Boulevard) Bridge Rehabilitation over FG&A Railroad
There will be intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 through Friday, April 22 as crews clean, repair, and seal areas of the bridge.
− Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) Pavement Coring Operations from U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) to Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173)
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21 as crews perform pavement coring operations.
− I-10 Routine Maintenance from US 90ALT (Exit Five) east of US 90 (Exit 17)
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 as crews perform guardrail repairs.
− U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction at Pathstone Boulevard
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, April 18 through Sunday, May 15 as crews perform paving operations.
− I-110 Routine Maintenance at Mile Marker Zero Through Seven
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 as crews perform guardrail repairs.
− North 9th Avenue (U.S. 98) Routine Utility Maintenance near East La Rua Street
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 as crews perform utility maintenance
− Pace Boulevard (S.R. 292) Routine Bridge Inspection over Bayou Chico
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 0.4 miles south of U.S. 98 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 as crews perform routine inspection.
− Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) Routine Utility Maintenance South of Langley Avenue intersection to Brookshire Drive
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21 as crews perform tree trimming operations.
− 9 Mile Road (U.S 90) Routine Maintenance West of Allegheny Avenue
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, April 15 through Monday, April 18 as crews perform concrete operations.
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.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.
