SR 95 Widening is a $48.9 million project located in Escambia County, Florida. SR 95 (US 29) is one of the last major exits off of SR 8 (I-10) before the state line of Alabama. The roadway provides accessibility to the highly used SR 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road on the north side of Pensacola and often gets congested due to high traffic demands.

This project includes the design for 6-laning of SR 95 from I-10 to a ½ mile north of US 90A in Escambia County and also includes design for replacement of the bridges at the unique non-limited-access interchange at Nine Mile Road. Specific tasks include design of a major interchange, addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, as well as major intersection improvements throughout the corridor. This project is on the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and was designed based on standards for the SIS Criteria.  The signalized intersections, as well as the emergency flashing beacon at a volunteer fire department, will be upgraded.  All signals will include fiber optic communication and actuated pedestrian features.  Other tasks included preparing and writing an Access Management Plan and a Community Awareness Plan, as well as the compilation of Value Engineering Documentation and Design Documentation.  Extensive public involvement was necessary due to the Access Management Classification and the design speed of 50-MPH.

DRMP’s design increased capacity on SR 95 which alleviated traffic congestions decreasing commute times. The updated corridor adds bike lanes and sidewalks for the increased safety of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Intersection improvements allow for a smoother and safer roadway transition between highly travelled roads.