Pensacola residents may see ‘minimal impacts’ as construction on sidewalks begins

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Residents may see impacts as sidewalk construction near O.J. Semmes Elementary School and Semmes Park is in progress, according to the city of Pensacola.

In a Facebook post, the city shared that construction on the sidewalks has begun. According to previous reporting, the construction started on April 22.

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Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
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Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
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Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
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Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
(City of Pensacola)
Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
(City of Pensacola)
Sidewalk construction underway in Pensacola
(City of Pensacola)
(City of Pensacola)
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During the course of the project, which is expected to be completed by late June, residents may see “minimal impacts due to right-of-way construction and restoration.”

Officials say the project “will improve neighborhood connectivity and enhance safety through dedicated pedestrian routes to the school, park, and nearby homes.”

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