Temporary lane closures began May 18 for the northbound and southbound inside lanes of Pensacola Beach Boulevard, as crews perform necessary road work for the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. during weekdays and is expected to be completed by May 20, weather permitting. A temporary lane shift for southbound traffic entering Pensacola Beach is also in effect for the duration of the project.
Work is being performed for the installation of the new toll gantry and its associated equipment as part of the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project. The project includes demolition of the current Bob Sikes Toll Plaza to build a new toll gantry with applicable toll-by-plate equipment, CCTV cameras and new fiber optic communications.
Work also includes replacing the roadway once the existing toll booth is demolished. The new toll gantry will offer enhanced safety features, such as better access for emergency response vehicles, while also helping to reduce congestion at the entrance to Pensacola Beach.
If other roadway closures are necessary or work is delayed, another notice will be issued.
Drivers traveling on Pensacola Beach should use extra caution and follow road crew instructions and posted signs when traveling through the work zone.
To learn more about the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project, visit the project page.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Temporary lane closures in effect entering and leaving Pensacola Beach
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