Escambia County Engineering Highlights Road Resurfacing and Improvement Projects

Published Jul 8, 2025

The Escambia County Engineering Department has completed numerous road resurfacing, drainage upgrades and other improvement projects throughout the county, with a goal of maintaining and enhancing county infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents.

Last fiscal year alone, Escambia County Engineering awarded more than $44.1 million in project contracts, with 45 design project contracts and 67 construction project contracts. The Construction Management Division resurfaced 18.47 miles of roadway in Escambia County last fiscal year, from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024.

Some of the many projects completed by Escambia County Engineering include:

Bauer Road Paved Shoulders Safety Upgrade - This safety improvement project added 5-foot paved shoulders to Bauer Road between Gulf Beach Highway and the southern approach of the FDOT bridge.
County Road 164 Widening Improvements - This project expanded the existing lane width of approximately 8.5 feet to 11 feet on both sides of the roadway. The project included two locations along County Road 164 totaling 11,420 linear feet.
County Road 196 - Barrineau Park Road - Jacks Branch to County Road 99 - This safety improvement project included widening the existing travel lanes to 11 feet wide, adding 4-foot paved shoulders and upgrading guardrails, along with some drainage improvements.
Delano Street Drainage Project - This project added four new stormwater ponds and two modified stormwater ponds to the area of Herman Street east of Pace Boulevard, L Street south of Herman Street, a portion of Fairfield Drive, and a portion of Leonard Street to address flooding and drainage issues in the area.
Gibson Road Bridge Replacement Project - This project replaced the Gibson Road Bridge over Alligator Creek, restoring the bridge to two lanes of traffic. Associated roadway improvements on Gibson Road included drainage and guardrail improvements.
Havre Way and Marseille Drive Resurfacing - This project resurfaced Havre Way and Marseille Drive as part of the county's annual resurfacing program in 2024.
Lake Charlene Drainage Improvements - Escambia County was awarded more than $5.3 million in FEMA grant funding for the Lake Charlene Drainage Improvement Project, a major drainage and flood mitigation project in the Lake Charlene area. The final project design is expected to protect 75 homes from flooding in a 100-year storm event while also reducing the frequency of flooding in any heavy rainfall event for 266 properties covering 77 acres around Lake Charlene. Read more about this project here.
McElhaney Road Culverts Repair - The McElhaney Road Culverts Repair Project included repairs to cross drains on McElhaney Road that were damaged by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The repairs included hazard mitigation updates and upgrades extending the stormwater culvert system.
Moreno Street Drainage Pond - The Moreno Street Stormwater Pond and Sidewalk Improvement Project included construction of a stormwater pond designed to help alleviate flooding, along with a sidewalk to provide a safer walking path for area residents. Read more about this project here.
Oak Valley Drive Bridge Replacement (Woodridge Subdivision) - The Oak Valley Drive Bridge Replacement Project included repairing the cross drain to reduce the potential for future flooding during storm events. The project included removal and replacement of the existing roadway, cross-drain piping, and installation of guardrails and curb inlets.
Old Corry Field Road Resurfacing - The Old Corry Field Road Resurfacing Project consisted of resurfacing and reconstruction of Old Corry Field Road from Barrancas Avenue to New Warrington Road.
Patton Drive Resurfacing - This project resurfaced Patton Drive as part of the county's annual resurfacing program.
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp - The Perdido Bay Boat Ramp is Escambia County's first large public access to Perdido Bay. The 40-acre facility is located on Heron Bayou and includes a two-lane boat ramp, 62 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, 22 parking spaces for vehicles without trailers, and a stormwater treatment facility. Additional passive recreational opportunities include a landing area along the Perdido Paddling Trail with two campsites and 11 acres of wetlands placed into conservation. Read more about this project here.
Riola Place FEMA Repairs - The Riola Place FEMA Repairs Project consisted of replacing a retainage wall that sustained damage during Hurricane Sally.
Siguenza Cove Resurfacing - The Siguenza Cove - Gongora Drive Resurfacing Project on the Perdido Key Barrier Island included a partial reconstruction of roadway to areas on Gongora Drive and Don Carlos Drive. It also included resurfacing a portion of River Road, Don Carlos Drive, Gongora Drive, and Siguenza Drive. A section of the adjacent multi-use path was also resurfaced as part of the project.
Vista Park Hurricane Repairs - The Vista Park Hurricane Damage Repairs Project included repairs from Hurricane Sally in September 2020. Construction included repairs to the existing seawall cap, parking lot and associated striping, sidewalks, new sod, signage, and park benches.
Woodrun Bridge - This project replaced a bridge in the Woodrun Subdivision, which had a history of overtopping and needed replacement. The new bridge was built using standards to meet 100-year storm criteria.