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

Pensacola News Journal
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Traffic drives along Sorrento Road between Gulf Beach Highway and Blue Angels Parkway in Escambia County on April 20.

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 Sunday, June 12 through Saturday, June 18 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 14, 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 fence.

  • 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 13 through Friday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.

Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – The sidewalks on the eastern side of Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and Navy Boulevard, are closed as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the western 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 12 through Thursday, June 16 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.

U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Pavement Coring Operations near Manolete Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, Monday, June 13 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for pavement coring operations.

U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance near Addison Drive – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, Wednesday, June 15 from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. for underground fiber improvements.

North Davis Highway (S.R. 291) Routine Maintenance North of Langley Avenue – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures, Monday, June 13 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving 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 12 through Saturday, June 18 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, June 14, 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 12 through Friday, June 17, 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 the week of Sunday, June 12 for construction activities. In addition, road closures at the overpass from 11 p.m. Thursday, June 16 to 5 a.m. Friday, June 17, traffic will be diverted to the westbound off ramp and will re-enter the interstate on the westbound on ramp.

S.R. 87 Pavement Coring Operations from East Bay Road to Vonnie Tolbert Road in Navarre – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 17 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement coring operations.

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 June 17