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Two Highway 29 Crosswalks Coming To Century Following Fatalities, Injuries
April 16, 2026
There have been numerous pedestrians struck and killed or seriously injured on North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) in the town of Century over the last several years. And now, the Florida Department of Transportation is planning safety improvements that will include two new crosswalks on the busy roadway by next year.
The Florida Department of Transportation will put a federally-funded safety improvement project out for bid in October, with construction expected to begin in early 2027, Ian Satter, FDOT spokesperson, said.
The first crosswalk will be located on North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) north of Bradley Street, at the Century Food Mart — the exact spot where a man using a walker while crossing was hit in late March. The second will be about half a mile away between West Highway 4 and Pond Street.
Both crosswalks will include a concrete divider in the median, signage and handicap accessibility features. According to construction documents, pedestrians will press a button to activate the crosswalk and flashing lights, which will require North Century Boulevard traffic to stop. There will be an island, a “safe zone” in the median where pedestrians may pause.
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12 Responses to “Two Highway 29 Crosswalks Coming To Century Following Fatalities, Injuries”
Speed limits (no one cares).
Running red lights (no one cares).
Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks (no one cares).
Use designated crosswalks (no one cares).
Why even have a uniform traffic code?
Looks good on paper but if there is mo traffic speed enforcement it is useless!
Concerned citizen. The TPO needs to make a straight shot from I65 down Alabama 21 to FL 87 while it’s not built up yet. Crossover Berry Hill Road, Quintette to FL SR 95 (highway 29)
This is great, slow traffic down. The speed limit in places is 30MPH. Put a red light at 4A by the dollar store.
Divert traffic onto the newly paved 4A.
Great job by the ones who worked to make it happen.
Welcome to Florida. Slow Down.
@L.B.,
Perhaps you missed the part where the article states that there will be buttons for pedestrians to push that activate flashing red lights that require traffic to stop.
@Concerned Citizen,
What makes you think that everyone crossing the highway is “living off of our tax dollars”??? Have you never heard of exercise?
Like Anne says.
There should be a HEFTY fine for anyone caught crossing anywhere else.
@Concerned Citizen. Underground tunnel wouldn’t work. Within a day it would be full of trash and people beaten and robbed by the rats. Now an expressway from I65 to I10/110 would be great. Bypassing century and all the lights and traffic on 29 would speed things up. And take some of the congestion of of 29.
So thankful to see this finally happening. As someone who advocated for these safety measures, it’s a relief to know that we will soon have a safer way to cross Highway 29. These two new crosswalks are a critical step in preventing more heartbreak.
Yay! Crosswalks that people won’t use!
This is so stupid, how about put a pedestrian bridge or some type of underground tunnel so they can cross. When people have to go through Century all they’re trying to do is get out of it a quickly as possible. Now you’ll have to stop and wait on someone living off of our tax dollars to cross the road. There need to be an express way/Interstate that runs from I-65 in Flomaton all the way to I-10 in Pensacola, no red lights, no pedestrians, and a 75mph straight shot.
A Crosswalk on a State Highway, with NO RED LIGHT. I pray that the travelers from out of state know this when they come over that Bridge from Alabama.
“Just saying”.
Much needed crosswalks. A hefty fine for those ignoring the warning lights should be included in the plans. People on walkers or in wheelchairs can’t just jump out of the way.