Traffic alert: What drivers can expect in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties during week

Pensacola News Journal
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Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

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 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 4.

Escambia County

U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge 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:

  • 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 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.

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.

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.

Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, June 27 as crews place a watermain

I-10 West bound 7 Exit Off-Ramp Pavement Coring Operations at Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Wednesday, June 29 through Thursday, June 30 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews perform pavement coring operations

Santa Rosa County

Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge 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.

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 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.

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.

This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola traffic: What drivers can expect through July 1