Santa Rosa and Escambia traffic advisory for July 31–August 6

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).

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 31 through Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 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 31 through Friday, Aug. 5, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
• Eastbound travelers will encounter a new traffic configuration from west of Bayshore Road to College Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly south to allow for widening activities in the median.
• 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, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 4 for construction activities.

— S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance Between East Bay Boulevard and Grady Tolbert Road
Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures the week of Monday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for utility maintenance.

— S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance at Burton Circle
Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures the week of Monday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for utility maintenance.

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 31 through Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 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, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 5, 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. 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 Sunday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 4, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.

— I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 4, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to clean the bridge decks and place high friction surface treatments on the following ramps:

• I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway
• I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound
• I-10 eastbound ramp to I-110 southbound

— Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A)
Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, Aug. 1, for the placement of a watermain.

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.