Santa Rosa, Escambia traffic advisory for June 19-25

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.

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, June 19, through Saturday, June 25, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 21, 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:

• 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, Sunday, June 19 through Friday, June 24, from 9 m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
• Westbound travelers will encounter a new traffic configuration from east of Portside Drive to North College Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly south to allow for widening activities on the outside lane.
• 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 from Sunday, June 19 through Thursday, June 23 for construction activities.

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, June 19, through Saturday, June 25, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 21, 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
Motorists traveling on West Cervantes Street will encounter the following traffic impacts:

• Daytime single-lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street, as crews install pedestrian fencing.
• The new traffic signals on Cervantes Street at the J Street, L Street, and R Street intersections are now activated.

— 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 Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.

— Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue
The sidewalks on the eastern side of Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and Navy Boulevard, are closed as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the western 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 Sunday, June 19, through Thursday, June 23, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews work on sidewalk and curb improvements.

— I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night as crews work on guardrail improvements.

— I-10 Routine Utility Maintenance between Exits 5 (U.S. 90) through 22 (Avalon Boulevard)
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, from Wednesday, June 22, through Thursday, June 23, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for overhead light repairs.

— North Davis Highway (S.R. 291) Routine Maintenance North of Langley Avenue
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, Monday, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.

All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. 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.