Comments on: Aerial Views: Work Continues On Hwy 29, I-10 Interchange Improvements

By: EPenn

EPenn — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:25:15 +0000

I agree with all the comments here, and like to add that not only is merging from the left on a blind curve crazy, but doing it from a 45mph ramp with 60-70mph thru traffic and not to mention the ramp ended in a concrete bridge wall… they actually needed a mulligan on this one and redo the entire thing… In my opinion the changes will help in some areas but cause more problem in others… the proposed turn signal is going to back up traffic onto I-10 West like it does at Pine Forest during rush hour…

By: John R

John R — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 05:24:23 +0000

Rodney your need to familiarize yourself with a term- engineered obsolescence. These road engineers design these interchanges so they will be obsolete almost as soon as they are completed. In a few years after the annoyance of construction is forgotten, the design flaws become apparent and the same connected good ol’ boy construction companies are contracted to do the “newly required” work.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 03:37:31 +0000

That left hand merge is terrible during heavy traffic times because the thru traffic will not let you in because they are afraid they might lose 2 seconds of time.

By: Cautious Driver

Cautious Driver — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:29:54 +0000

I agree with Joy Bryant. I too always go down and U-turn instead of using that “merge from the left” suicide ramp from 29 South to I-10 East. (Not to mention the criss crossing required to get there) Fast Lane traffic on I-10 will race you for the spot and it is quite abnormal to have merging traffic from the left on an interstate.

By: Suzie B

Suzie B — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:25:14 +0000

Wow…thank you so much for these views. It’s great to see the progress from these photos. This has long been needed and will be a great improvement for those merging as well as thru traffic. It’s a dangerous spot and for those who are not from here, even more so. As locals, we know to use caution but even then, too many folks are in a hurry. It is more obvious with the posted 50 mph – people are still just flying by.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:47:21 +0000

I would like to know who came up with the idea to merge onto a major interstate into the left lane with limited visibility? This has more design flaws than a ski lift on Pensacola Beach and has less safety concerns than a 2 year old running with scissors. The current expense could have been avoided by someone, with an IQ higher than that of a carrot, using common sense.

By: joy bryant

joy bryant — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:45:03 +0000

It is about time!! I have purposely gone past that exit and made a U turn so I could safely get on the interstate.

Thank Goodness