Santa Rosa, Escambia traffic advisory for July 24-30

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

Escambia County:

— U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from Sunday, July 24, through Saturday, July 30, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, July 26, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola), will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. 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 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, July 25 through Friday, July 29, 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. During this time, pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access sidewalks on the opposite side of Pace Boulevard.

— Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of Interstate 10 (I-10)
Palafox Street, southbound at the Saint John Street intersection, will be closed from 8 a.m. Monday, July 25 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. The temporary closure will allow crews to perform widening and drainage work. During the closure, Palafox Street southbound traffic will be detoured to Airport Boulevard to access U.S. 29 (Pensacola Boulevard). Construction signs will be in place to alert drivers of the closure and detour.

— I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange
Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts Sunday, July 24 through Thursday, July 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:

• Alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound as crews perform asphalt work.
• Alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway and the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound as crews place high friction surface treatment on the ramps.

— Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A)
Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, July 25 for the placement of watermain.

Santa Rosa County:

— Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from Sunday, July 24, through Saturday, July 30, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, July 26, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola), will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.

— U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:

• Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
• Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road Sunday, July 24 through Friday, July 29, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
• Settlers Colony Boulevard remains open. The closure has been postponed until further notice due to material delays.

— I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87
Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 for construction activities.

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.