Dirt Road Paving for District 5 Approaches Nearly 40 Miles

Escambia County's dirt road paving projects in District 5 are approaching nearly 40 miles of roadway since 2012, representing an approximately $15.9 million investment into improving roadway connectivity and infrastructure.

These projects are in addition to numerous capital improvement projects completed in District 5, including sidewalks, bridges, road resurfacing and drainage improvements.  

“Enhancing our infrastructure for residents of District 5 continues to be a high priority for Escambia County, and these numbers are a testament to that,” District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. “While many of us enjoy a more rural lifestyle in District 5, it is imperative that we also provide roadways that connect our communities and allow for safer transportation. I’d like to thank staff for their hard work to complete these important projects, and I look forward to continuing to make improvements throughout District 5.”

Two dirt road paving projects are expected to be completed next year, which will construct a roadway and drainage system on Four Star Farm Road, along with paving a section of Rockey Branch Road and realigning the roadway with a previously paved portion of Rockey Branch Road. Four Star Farm Road is expected to be completed in April 2025, and Rockey Branch Road is expected to be completed in August 2025.

These projects are managed by the Escambia County Engineering Department. To learn more about the Engineering department, visit the MyEscambia.com website.

For more information about active projects throughout Escambia County, visit MyEscambia.com/projects.