The New Palafox - Downtown Pensacola

Planning a visit to downtown Pensacola? Here’s what you need to know.

Palafox is open to pedestrians beginning May 22 and vehicle traffic will open on May 31!

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Official Updates from the City of Pensacola

Construction schedules, traffic updates, and official notices.

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List of Businesses OPEN

Support local businesses during the Palafox construction. Explore this list of your favorites.

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“All I Want” Downtown Construction Giveaway

The “All I Want” Downtown Construction Giveaway started Sunday, March 8 and runs through May 24! This promotion encourages customers to shop, dine, and support downtown businesses during the New Palafox construction period while giving them the opportunity to win weekly prizes and a grand prize. For every $10 spent, customers earn one entry into the giveaway. Participants are automatically entered for 11 weekly giveaways and the $1,000 Grand Prize Downtown Yiftee Gift Card, provided by the City of Pensacola and the Downtown Improvement Board.

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Expanded Free Parking Map

Free and convenient parking options are available just steps from Palafox! Here's a map showing the City's expanded free parking which will be available throughout the construction period.

What Our Palafox Businesses Want You to Know

Check out updates below from the businesses along Palafox Street as construction continues.

FAQs

Are businesses still open?

Yes. Restaurants, shops, and attractions remain open with clearly marked access.

Can I still walk Palafox?

Absolutely. Sidewalks and pedestrian pathways remain open throughout construction.

Is free parking available nearby?

Yes. The City has expanded free parking options during construction. Check out the map here.

Pensacola ParkMobile Zone 62 free parking sign

What does The New Palafox Project accomplish?

Palafox Street is getting a long-overdue upgrade. For the first time since 1999, new stormwater and ADA improvements are underway to make downtown safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for everyone.

The project adds over 1,700 feet of new stormwater piping capable of handling up to 93,000 gallons of water, along with 46 new ADA-compliant curb ramps, shorter crosswalks, and four elevated mid-block crossings.

You'll also see new benches, litter receptacles, and more than 2,000 feet of the America's First Settlement Trail coming to life along Palafox.