Traffic alert: What drivers can expect in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties next 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.

Escambia County

U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 29. 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 will encounter inside lane closures between Q and A streets as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.

U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures and shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 29 between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 interchange to allow crews to place striping and perform worklist items.

Sorrento Road (State Road (S.R.) 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Jan. 24 through Friday, Jan. 28, as crews place a watermain.

North Ninth Avenue (S.R. 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement - Current travel lanes on the northbound portion of the bridge will be shifted slightly to the east and into the gore area (the area marked by yellow slanted painted lines on the pavement near the Publix shopping center). Drivers should use caution and be prepared to stop or slow down when needed.

Airport Boulevard from West of Palafox Street to Davis Highway – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. the week of Monday, Jan 24 as crews adjust manholes.

Interstate 110 (I-110) Routine Maintenance from East Jackson Street to S.R. 296 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 27 as crews to continue work on sign foundation removal.

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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 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 29. 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 – Drivers will encounter nighttime temporary right turn lane closures at the intersection of U.S. 98 and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) Wednesday Jan. 26 and Thursday Jan. 27. The closures will allow crews to perform utility relocation work.

U.S. 90 Simpson River Bridge Project - Motorists can expect intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24 through Friday, Jan. 28 as crews perform paving operations for the temporary road widening.

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: What Escambia, Santa Rosa drivers can expect traffic through Jan. 28