West Roberts Road Reopening Extended To Thursday; Overall Project End Pushed To Winter

September 15, 2026

A portion of West Roberts Road that was temporarily closed for construction on August 29 is now expected to reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, weather permitting, but completion of the entire project is not expected until winter.

“The closure extension will help ensure that crews can work as safely and efficiently as possible while the necessary shoulder work and lane striping along the roadway is completed,” Escambia County said in a statement on Monday. “The public’s patience is appreciated as crews work diligently to complete this project as soon as possible.”

Intermittent lane closures will resume along West Roberts Road as the project continues, and periodic detours will continue to be utilized along Kingsfield Road, Stallion Road, and Tate Road for the duration of the project. Traffic lanes will be reopened on West Roberts Road upon completion of this phase of work. The county said drivers traveling on West Roberts Road should use extra caution and follow road crew instructions, posted signs, and temporary traffic signals when traveling through the work zone.

The $4.6 million West Roberts Road Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project is now expected to be completed by winter 2026, weather and construction coordination permitting.

Pictured: West Roberts Road was closed at the railroad tracks just east of Highway 29 mid-afternoon on September 9. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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