Escambia County traffic advisory includes lane closures, delays

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.

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 3 through Saturday, April 9. 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
Drivers will encounter the following temporary intermittent lane closures:

• Inside lane closures and shifts between D and Q streets as crews perform median improvements, signalization installation, and construct curb and gutter and sidewalk.
• Outside intermittent lane closures will occur at various locations along West Cervantes, between Dominguez and A Streets, to allow crews to construct Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk ramps and erect traffic poles.

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 4 through Friday, April 8, 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 Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8, 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 4 as crews place asphalt on the roadway.

Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge
Sidewalks between Live Oak Avenue and Manchester Street will be closed as crews begin work on the sidewalk improvements. Detours will be in place for pedestrians.

Interstate 10 (I-10) Pavement Markings at the Pensacola Weigh Station
Crews will perform striping operations at the westbound weigh station starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2.  During the operations the westbound station and adjacent truck parking area will be temporarily closed.

For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on the web at www.nwflroads.com.