Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Problem Spots

December 15, 2025

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

Escambia County:

  • Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing, from east of U.S. 29 to east of Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.)) 291 – Drivers on I-10 may encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures between mile markers 11 and 14, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for milling and paving operations.
  • Interstate 110 (I-110) Resurfacing from I-10 to U.S. 98 – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on I-110, between I-10 and U.S. 98, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for construction activities.
  • S.R. 289 (Ninth Avenue) Resurfacing from Creighton Road (S.R. 274) to Olive Road - Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Ninth Avenue, between Creighton Road and Olive Road, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for paving operations.
  • S.R. 296 (Michigan Avenue) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) – The week of Sunday, Dec. 14 drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Michigan Avenue, from Mobile Highway to North Palafox Street, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving operations and placement of thermoplastic striping.
  • S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) Resurfacing from Gulf Beach Highway to Manchester Street – The week of Sunday, Dec. 14, drivers traveling S.R. 292 from east of Bauer Road (County Road (C.R.) 293) to Manchester Street may encounter nighttime lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for milling and resurfacing work. Additionally, a new traffic configuration has been implemented on S.R. 292 between Mills Avenue and just east of Patton Drive, with east and westbound travel lanes shifted to the outside of the roadway to provide space to construct a median traffic separator. Channelizing devices are in place to delineate the work zone.
  • U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Resurfacing, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road – Drivers on Scenic Highway may encounter intermittent lane closures, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for manhole adjustments and placement of thermoplastic striping. Law enforcement will be on site and traffic flaggers will direct drivers safely through the work zone.
  • Business U.S. 98 (Garden Street) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the I 110 ramp – The week of Sunday, Dec. 14, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
    • Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and N. Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction), as crews perform construction activities on the south side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through early 2026.
    • Temporary side street closures south of Garden Street, from B Street to J Street, for stormwater management upgrades. Currently, drivers may encounter a closure with detour at F Street and G Street. Signage will be in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
    • On-street parking is closed on the south side of Garden Street, between B Street and L Street. Additionally, periodic on-street parking closures will occur on Garden Street, between A Street and Alcaniz Street, for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.
  • I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
    • Intermittent I-10 inside lane closures near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
  • I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
    • I-10 westbound traffic will be reduced to one travel lane and shifted south near mile marker 10, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for construction activities.
    • Intermittent lane closures will occur on North Palafox Street between Whitehead Drive and Hope Drive for construction at the North Palafox Street overpass. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone.
    • I-10 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction between U.S. 29 and I-110.
    • I-10 travel lanes are shifted away from the median area of the roadway, near the U.S. 29 interchange.
    • The U.S. 29 southbound access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp has been reduced.
    • The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
  • I-10 Bridge Rehabilitation over Escambia Bay Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction activities.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
    • Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
    • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, Dec. 14, through Friday, Dec. 19, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 Resurfacing, from Escambia River Bridge to east of Woodbine Road (C.R. 197A) – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 90, from the Escambia River Bridge to Woodbine Road, Tuesday, Dec. 16 through Thursday, Dec. 18, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for milling and paving operations. Additionally, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph through the work zone.
  • S.R. 87 Resurfacing from south of East Bay Boulevard (C.R. 399) to Vonnie Tolbert Road – Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions on S.R. 87, from East Bay Boulevard to Vonnie Tolbert Road, Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18:
    • Intermittent lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. for construction activities.
    • Intermittent lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for placement of thermoplastic striping.
  • S.R. 87 Resurfacing, from U.S. 98 to south of East Bay Boulevard (C.R. 399) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving operations.

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

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT FEATURE