Santa Rosa County traffic changes scheduled

Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Santa Rosa County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

I-10 widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard: Alternating lane closures from the Escambia Bay Bridge to just east of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, May 25 as crews continue widening work. In addition, alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange during this time as crews reconstruct the Avalon Boulevard overpass.

I-10 resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County line: Intermittent and alternating closures between the S.R. 87 interchange (Exit 31) and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, May 25 as crews perform paving operations. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 mph within the lane closure.

U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge replacement: Road Ranger Service Patrol on the Pensacola Bay Bridge began Monday, May 22. Service patrol vehicles will be stationed on each of the bridges between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends and major holidays. At other times, at least one unit will be on-call and available to respond within 30 minutes.

I-10 over S.R. 87 routine bridge maintenance: East and westbound lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Monday, May 22 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 23 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

In preparation for the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no lane closures on the state road system from 9 a.m. Friday, May 26 through 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 30.

Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. 

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. 

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa County traffic changes scheduled