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

Drivers can expect a number of traffic delays in the upcoming week. Below is a list of expected Florida Department of Transportation work through Friday, March 27.

Escambia County

Pensacola Bay Bridge replacement — Bridge construction may require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. this week:

• Intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98 east and westbound, from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to 2,000-feet east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
• Intermittent lane closures on North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the Graffiti Bridge.

U.S. 29 widening from Interstate 10 to Nine Mile Road – Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass and U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane shifts or closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.

Nine Mile Road widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road — The far-right portion of the I-10 off ramp that connects to Nine Mile Road (Exit 5) westbound remains closed. Drivers can still access Nine Mile Road east and westbound using the other section of the ramp. The partial ramp closure is needed to reconstruct the ramp and will be in place through spring 2020.  

I-10 reflective pavement marking replacement from the Alabama state line to the Florida Welcome Center — There will be intermittent east and westbound outside lane closures from the Florida/Alabama state line to the Florida Welcome Center from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and Monday.

I-110 reflective pavement marking replacement from Gregory Street to I-10 — There will be north and southbound intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

9th Avenue, Martin Luther King/Alcaniz Street/Davis Highwayand Cervantes Street video underground sewer lines — Drivers may experience intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, March 31.

U.S. 29 resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road to Atmore Highway – Crews continue paving operations and median work. Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime lane restrictions. Motorists are reminded to watch for crews and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

County Road 168 bridge replacement over an unnamed branch in Northwest Century — Crews continue to work on various items. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed within the next two weeks, weather dependent.  

Hanks Road Bridge replacement over Breastworks Creek — Construction activities continue. The roadway remains temporarily closed. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, are detoured to County Road 99 and County Road 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road. The project is anticipated to be complete this spring

Santa Rosa County

U.S. 98 mutli-use path paving operations between Reagan Road and Serosa Drive in Navarre — The eastbound inside and westbound outside lane will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday.

U.S. 90 Corridor (Pace) Management Improvement Project — Crews are currently working on drainage improvements at Sanford Street during daytime hours. Drivers should watch for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. No lane closures anticipated.

U.S. 98 safety improvement from Villa Woods Circle to Ortega Park Drive — Crews continuing work at all seven locations within the project limits. No lane closures anticipated.

State Road 4 resurfacing and drainage improvements from the Escambia River Bridge to Market Road in Jay — There will be intermittent lane closures throughout the project limits for roadway and utility work.

State Road 87 bridge rehabilitation and repair over Yellow River — Motorists may encounter daytime southbound lane closures as crews continue expansion joint work.

State Road 87 turn lane and median modifications at South Lynn Road — Operations are taking place in the median. Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures.

Madison Arnold can be reached at marnold@pnj.com and 850-435-8522.