SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. — Motorists will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Sana Rosa and Escambia counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
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 Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure, the FDOT said.
— U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
According to the FDOT, motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Temporary median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 8 from 9 m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- Settlers Colony Boulevard remains 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 Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7 for construction activities, the FDOT said.
Escambia County:
— U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement
The FDOT says drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 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 will encounter daytime single-lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street, on Tuesday, July 5 as crews install pedestrian fence, the FDOT said.
— North Ninth Avenue (State Road 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement
According to the FDOT, 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 Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 8 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, the FDOT said. 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 Interstate 10 (I-10)
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7 as crews work on sidewalk and curb improvements, the FDOT said.
— I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange
According to the FDOT, drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound from Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. as crews perform asphalt work.
— Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A)
Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Tuesday, July 5 for placement of watermain.
— I-10 Eastbound Routine Maintenance near U.S. 29 Exit 10A and 10B
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Tuesday, July 5 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for guardrail repairs.
All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather, the FDOT said. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the reduced speed limit when traveling through the construction area.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.
