Escambia County traffic advisory for August 7-13

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Motorists will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

— Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center
The front parking lot is temporarily closed as crews work to resurface the pavement. All other parking areas remain open. Temporary sidewalk modifications are also in place while work is underway.

— U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement
Drivers will encounter the following nighttime traffic impacts on and near the Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. this week:

• Alternating lane closures and lane shifts Sunday, Aug. 7 through Saturday, Aug. 13 as crews use lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
• Vehicle pacing operations Tuesday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 11, as crews install overhead signage for the new bridge. Vehicle pacing operations, also known as “rolling roadblocks,” are used to create gaps in traffic so that short-duration construction activities can be completed.
• Bayfront Parkway westbound ramp and the 17th Avenue westbound ramp will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11, for the installation of overhead signs. Drivers will be detoured to Gregory Street during this time.

— West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime single-lane closures, and lane shifts between A Street and Dominguez Street as crews adjust manholes and pedestrian fencing.

— 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 Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.

— Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue
Pedestrians will encounter alternating sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access sidewalks on the opposite side of Pace Boulevard during this time.

— Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of I-10
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from Sunday, Aug. 7 through Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.

— I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights as crews clean the roadway and place high friction surface treatments on the following ramps:

• Davis Highway ramp to I-110 southbound.
• I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound.
• I-10 eastbound ramp to I-110 southbound.

— Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A)
Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12, for placement of a watermain.

— Sorrento Road Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The closures will allow crews to place base material for construction of new paved shoulders.

— I-10 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Escambia Bay and Florida, Georgia & Alabama Railroad
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures just east of U.S. 90 Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.

— I-10 Routine Utility Maintenance Between Exit 5 (U.S. 90) and Exit 22 (Avalon Boulevard)
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 11, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to repair overhead lights.

— I-110 Routine Utility Maintenance from I-10 to Mile Marker 6
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 11, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to repair overhead lights.

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.