The City of Pensacola’s long-anticipated Palafox Street reconstruction project will begin Jan. 5. At Mayor D.C. Reeves’ press conference this morning, Adrianne Walker, the city’s Strategic Initiatives Project Officer, outlined the project timeline and revealed details about parking arrangements that will remain in flux as officials monitor the situation during construction.
Critical Deadlines
Jan. 2: All outdoor furniture, including tables, chairs, and movable planters, must be removed from the street right-of-way to maintain required six-foot pedestrian pathways during construction. The city is sending certified letters and hand-delivering notices to affected business owners today.
Jan. 4: Warning signage will be posted along Palafox Street alerting motorists to the upcoming closure. Vehicles must be removed from Palafox Street by 8:00 p.m. or face towing at owner’s expense.
Jan. 5, 6:00 a.m.: Construction begins. Crews will mobilize, and construction fencing featuring wayfinding information, project details, historic photographs, and renderings will be installed.
Parking Plan Still Undecided
While the city will provide 412 free parking spaces during construction, officials are still debating whether to impose time limits…