Contact: Tanya Branton, (850) 330-1599, Tanya.branton@dot.state.fl.us
Chipley– Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
- State Road (S.R.) 727 (Fairfield Drive) Drainage Improvements from south of Usher Circle to north of Hestia Place- The south entrance to Usher Circle from Fairfield Drive is closed to traffic to allow for crews to install pipe across the roadway. Once the work is complete the entrance will reopen to traffic. Those seeking access to Usher Circle may utilize the north entrance off Fairfield Drive.
- U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road– Paving operations continue from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 20.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement –Lane closures will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 through Saturday, Saturday, Jan. 19.
- 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.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- Interstate 10 Routine Maintenance between Exit 5 (U.S. 90 Alternate) and Exit 17 (U.S. 90/Scenic Highway)- There will be alternating and intermittent east and westbound lane restrictions between U.S. 90A and Scenic Highway from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 through Thursday, Jan. 17 as crews repair lighting.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road)– The following traffic impacts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 through Saturday, Jan. 19.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new northbound bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drainage and paving operations continue. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Saturday.
- U.S. 29 Shoulder and Driveway Work near West Airport Boulevard– Southbound traffic will encounter lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 through Thursday, Jan. 19 near West Airport Boulevard as crews perform shoulder and driveway construction at the new Allen Turner Hyundia.
- S.R. 10A (E. Cervantes Street) Underground Utility Operations at 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue- The westbound outside lane will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue as crews perform underground utility work.
- Crary Road Bridge Replacement- Crary Road is closed between Tedder Road and Byrneville Road as crews construct a bridge culvert. Motorists will be detoured via C.R. 4 and Byrneville Road.
- Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek- Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to Pine Barren Road and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will be detoured east on Bratt Road.
- U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) and County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road) Intersection – Paving operations will require intermittent lane closures near the intersection the week of Monday, Jan. 14 There will be no lane closures allowed from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa Rosa County:
- S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road)–Traffic between Hickory Hammock Road and the Eglin AFB boundary will continue to be restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is completed.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement– Lane closures will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 through Saturday, Saturday, Jan. 19.
- 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.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
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.
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