SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Santa Rosa County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
— Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts from Sunday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, 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, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 26 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- Settlers Colony Boulevard is closed to complete necessary drainage improvements. The closure will remain in effect until mid-September. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians will access Settlers Colony Boulevard via Venetian Way and Coronado Drive. Detour signs will be in place. Residents may experience noise, vibrations, and dust during daytime hours as part of this drainage improvement effort.
— I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87
Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime and daytime lane closures the week of Monday, Aug. 22 for construction activities.
— U.S. 98 Turn Lane Construction at Rosewood Avenue
Motorists can expect intermittent outside westbound lane closure Monday, Aug. 22 through Thursday, Aug. 25, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction of turn lanes.
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.
