New Palafox Website Launches: Everything Downtown Businesses and Customers Need to Know

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Pensacola has launched newpalafox.com, a comprehensive information hub designed to keep downtown connected during the major Palafox Street reconstruction project beginning January 5th.

What's on the Website

The site features a complete business directory listing every restaurant, retail shop, and commercial establishment on Palafox Street. Each listing includes contact information, hours, and direct links to business websites, making it easy for customers to find and reach their favorite downtown spots—even while Palafox Street is closed to traffic.

Beyond the directory, newpalafox.com serves as the central source for all construction-related updates. The site includes project timelines, street closure details, real-time construction progress, historic photographs, and renderings of the reimagined Palafox.

Supporting Downtown During Construction

Mayor DC Reeves emphasized the site's role in supporting local businesses during the disruption. "You can get everything from the directory of every business on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola," he said in a video message. "We'll share construction updates with you."

The website also links to Downtown Improvement Board events and special promotions, helping drive customers to Palafox businesses throughout the construction period.

Construction Timeline

Work begins January 5th and runs through May 24th. Customers should note that while Palafox Street itself closes to traffic, all sidewalks and storefronts remain open and accessible.

Residents are urged to visit newpalafox.com now to bookmark business locations and stay informed as construction progresses.

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