Comments on: County Joins Century In Asking FDOT To Prevent Hwy 29 Truck Rollovers

By: Billy

Billy — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:23:48 +0000

A bypass of Century and Flomaton from 29 to I65 would turn both towns into ghost towns. Bad idea and both town should fight such a plan.

By: A citizen

A citizen — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 07:07:57 +0000

If they slowed down, there wouldn’t be so many or not pack as much of a load.

By: Retired

Retired — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:00:23 +0000

I hope this gets FDOT’s attention. Beyond the story of the recent rollovers I think it is very significant that the County Commissioners are on board. For Mayor McCall to be the one bringing this forth is commendable. Although this road goes through Century, it is the Northern Gateway into Escambia County, into NorthWest Florida. It represents the entire region as the first impression, the first stop. Although the boundary of the town of Century keeps a utility system going and to have leaders fighting for the best interests of the area, Highway 29 belongs to the State of Florida. Thank you Mayor McCall for going above and beyond. County Commissioners, Welcome aboard. After the safety issues are addressed. Visit Florida, Pensacola TDC, and others need to get on board to make this corridor more welcoming and beautiful. But yes, first and priority prevent a hazardous spill. NOW!!!!!!

By: Dennis HE Wiggins

Dennis HE Wiggins — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:20:00 +0000

Do all the sign postings and speed limit changes you want. Until ALL those drivers drive the speed limit, NOTHING is going to change.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:51:02 +0000

This problem has been there for many years. It seems to be happenig more now due to the speed at which they go into the curve. Slow down.

By: Ponderosa hill

Ponderosa hill — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:49:28 +0000

This curve is pretty severe…..but it’s been there for how many decades ? The center of roadway is high ( crowned ) and slopes down ( outward) for both north and south directions. Obviously the extreme sloped design is for water run-off during heavy rains. The outside lanes ( both north & south ) have curbs so with the pretty sharp curve once a driver gets into the curve (with too much speed ) especially large (top heavy trucks ) then they might have to yank the steering wheel to avoid the curb. So now you have a top heavy truck with too much speed going into a sharp curve with a severe right lean then maybe having to yank steering wheel to miss the curb….the momentum and lean then the curve and the curb is just too much at one time for large top heavy vehicles . Without major roadway tear-out & re-do ( big $$$$ and delays & detours ). Might have to limit trucks to the right lane…..reduce speed to 25 mph for maybe mile or so ? Hand out a few hundred tickets & it would all work out !

By: Duke of Wawbeek

Duke of Wawbeek — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:55:37 +0000

A Century/Flomaton bypass, connecting hwy 29 to the I-65 corridor would be wonderful. There would be no red lights and the sleepy charm of the towns would be preserved, citizens not being bothered by the traffic generated by the present configuration.

Let these towns have peace and tranquility.

By: Action Required

Action Required — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 06:41:27 +0000

I think the cooperation between Century and the County is a remarkable connection that is being forged. In my opinion, FDOT is bordering on being negligent and I begin to wonder who FDOT answers to and perhaps this should be brougjht up the chain further so that they also get pressure from the top not just a cordial request although that is appreciated. This affects not only citizens in FDOTs jurisdiction. Go above and send the letter to the Federal DOT. Governor Scott.