Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway

A limited access east-west bypass roadway

Current Phase

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Phases 1 and 2 complete, Phase 3 under Design

The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Project Schedule & information for Phase 3 of Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Phases

Project Phases

Phase 1

Phase 1 of the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway runs 1.4 miles from State Road 79 to Pier Park Drive and was completed in the summer of 2017.
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Phase 2

The second phase of the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway is a 2.4-mile connection between the first phase of the project to Nautilus Street.
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Phase 3 (current)

Phase 3 of the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway will connect the Breakfast Point community from the roundabout at Chip Seal Parkway westward to Clara Avenue and south to U.S. 98.
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Latest

Latest News

News Headline to expand Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Phase 3 soon to be underway

December 27, 2022 — WJHG

Future location for Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway before breaking ground in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Another expansion of Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway in PCB already? Study underway

August 19, 2021 — The News Herald

Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway opens Phase 2, traffic on new completed road | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Bye-bye Pier Park traffic! Panama City Beach opens Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway phase 2

May 14, 2021 — The News Herald

Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway under construction in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Phase two of Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway to open in Panama City Beach next week

May 7, 2021 — The News Herald

News Headline to break ground on Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

City leaders say they have a solution for Pier Park traffic jams

April 12, 2021 — MyPanhandle

Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway under construction in Bay County, Florida | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Tired of traffic in Panama City Beach? Phase 2 of Griffitts Parkway opening this summer

March 30, 2021 — The News Herald

Philip Griffitts Sr. Family photo, former Panama City Beach Mayor | The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, previously known as the Bay Parkway, stretches eastward from State Road 79 to Nautilus Street since the completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 3, currently in the Project Development and Environmental Study and Design component of the project, will begin at Clara Avenue and connect to Chip Seal Parkway.

Panama City Beach renames Bay Parkway as Phillip Griffitts Sr. Parkway after former mayor

February 1, 2021 — The News Herald

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Vincent Spahr, P.E.

Consultant Project Manager
(850) 328-2923
PGSParkway@kimley-horn.com
120 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 230
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

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