Monday, January 30, 2023

FDOT Moving Forward with Signalization at Sorrento and Doug Ford Drive

This particular traffic light is being very well-received by the residents with whom I have spoken and made aware of it's impending installation....


Who would've ever thought that a traffic light's installation could bring some much positive energy?

In many instances--a new traffic light brings angst, frustration, and disappointment--especially if it will slow down a commute.

This light is different, though.  This one is being praised by just about everyone that hears it is coming--because it will greatly enhance safety on one of the most dangerous, accident prone roadways in Escambia County--Sorrento Road.

Lately there have been many improvements made on Sorrento--to include rumble strips, blacktop repair, multiple intersection improvements, and freshly-painted lines.  Many of us believe the road needs to be a four lane road, and that project is with the TPO currently and has been bumped way up on the priority list for funding by the state within the last year.

One issue many of the residents of that area have clammored for is a light at the entrance to the Perdido Bay Country Club at Sorrento Road and Doug Ford Drive--the site of much congestion during the peak tourist season and an area where too many wrecks have occurred.

After many years of diligent requests from our office and from the County--the good news came about 6 months ago that this signalized intersection warrant was approved by FDOT.  Last week came word that the project has been designed and is funded and will be added to an existing project being completed on Sorrento Road right now.  The construction of this signal has begun, and will be completed within the next "few months"  according to the email I received last week on this topic, below:

"To All:

 Traffic Operations received the signed and sealed plans last week.  We are currently working with the contactor to incorporate the signal construction into the existing project.  Construction efforts should begin this month, which includes the procurement of the necessary equipment (mast arm, controller, signal cabinet, etc.) and could take a few months.  Please feel free to reach out to Georgina Acierto-Kent...to track the status of the signal installation.

 Thank You,

 Brian Pettis

Traffic Operations

Traffic Services Program Manager"


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2 comments:

  1. Tom JardineJanuary 31, 2023 at 10:28 AM

    Jeff,

    Again, you are dishonestly manipulating this website.

    You recently libeled me AGAIN by posting your falsehoods and your insults. But then you have intentionally delayed posting my factual rebuttal to your nonsense - AGAIN.

    Several comments have been posted that were submitted at a later time and date than my own.

    That is dishonest of you. Further, you have a track record of dishonesty on social media.

    Until recently, I applauded you for interacting with the citizens. However, now I see the truth.

    Cowardly of you to dishonestly manipulate this site, Mr. Commissioner.

    Readers can justifiably assume that you are compelled to resort to dishonest trickery because your weak arguments cannot be supported with logic and facts.

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  2. Alice Hurst NealFebruary 6, 2023 at 4:49 PM

    Is the roadwork completed on Sorrento at Doug Ford? The uneven pavement in the middle is really bizarre.

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