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.
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, July 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 4, the FDOT said.
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 26 through Thursday, June 30 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 28, 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, the FDOT said.
— U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts according to the FDOT:
- Temporary 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, June 26 through Thursday, June 30 from 9 p.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 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 Sunday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30 for construction activities, the FDOT said.
Escambia County:
— U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement
According to the FDOT, Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from Sunday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 28, 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, the FDOT said:
- 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
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 Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30 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 (Highway 29), as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the other side of Pace Boulevard during this time, the FDOT said.
— Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of Interstate 10 (I-10)
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night as crews work on guardrail improvements.
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.
