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PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSEGregory Street and Bayfront Parkway at 17th Avenue Interchange
The project will provide improvements to the northern landing of the Pensacola Bay Bridge and 17th Avenue intersection. The traffic signal currently at 17th Avenue will be removed and replaced with a flyover structure and roundabout.The new flyover structure will have three, 11-foot travel lanes and shoulders that will carry U.S. 98 westbound traffic from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to Gregory Street and Bayfront Parkway. Beneath the flyover will be a 15-foot-wide, single-lane roundabout that will seamlessly move traffic between U.S. 98, Bayfront Parkway, and 17th Avenue.
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work this summer to reconstruct the intersection of State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98/Gregory Street) and S.R. 196 (Bayfront Parkway) at 17th Avenue. The new interchange, in conjunction with the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, will improve safety conditions and reduce congestion for the approximately 58,000 drivers who pass through this intersection daily.Both the new 17th Avenue interchange and the new Pensacola Bay Bridge are currently estimated for completion in summer 2021.
CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS: Summer 2019EST. COMPLETION: Summer 2021CONSTRUCTION COST: $23 million
QUICK FACTS
POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IMPACTSDuring construction, drivers can anticipate temporary detours, lane shifts, and nighttime lane closures limited to 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Access to private property will be maintained at all times.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or family status. For questions or concerns, contact Alicia Brininger, FDOT District Three Title VI Coordinator, 1074 U.S. Highway 90 East, Chipley, FL 32428, toll-free at (888) 638-0250 extension 1502, or by email at [email protected].�.us.
COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?
The following will be in place for pedestrians, bicyclists, and recreational users during construction of the new 17th Avenue interchange.• Sidewalk alongside Bayfront Parkway westbound will be closed. Pedestrians and
bicyclists will be directed to the eastbound sidewalk.• Wayside Park on the west side of U.S. 98 will remain closed to pedestrians, bicyclists,
and recreational users.• Wayside Park on the east side of U.S. 98 will remain open (during park hours), along with
the Pensacola Bay Fishing Pier and the 17th Avenue boat launch.
At all times pedestrians and bicyclists should follow basic safety principles:• Be visible, especially at night or low-light conditions and during inclement weather.• Know and follow all traffic rules, signs, and signals.• Stay alert and avoid texting, phone calls, and other distractions.• Walk in safe places and avoid areas where pedestrian traffic is prohibited.
Written inquiries may be submitted this evening using the accompanying comment card. Cards may be left at the collection point as you exit the session or given to a member of the project team.Comments will also be accepted by U.S. Mail or email, but they must be received or postmarked by Tuesday, June 25, 2019.SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS TO:Jack HarrisonFDOT Construction Project Manager6025 Old Bagdad HighwayMilton, FL 32583Email: [email protected]
Ian SatterPublic Information DirectorFDOT District ThreeTele: (888) 638-0250 (toll free)E-mail: [email protected]
Jack HarrisonFDOT Construction Project ManagerTele: (850) 981-2738E-mail: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.PensacolaBayBridge.com@[email protected]/MyPensacolaBayBridgeFor text alerts: text keyword “MyPBB” to 313131
PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLISTS, AND RECREATIONAL USERS