OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Okaloosa and Walton counties may encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads this week as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Okaloosa County:
— State Road 20 (John Sims Parkway) Resurfacing Project
This week, drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound lane closures on S.R. 20, from Edge Avenue to west of the Rocky Bayou Bridge, during the nighttime hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for median widening and sidewalk construction activities.
— State Road 85 Improvements from U.S. 90 to Commerce Drive
Drivers will encounter the following nighttime intermittent lane closures Sunday, Oct. 16 through Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., as crews reconstruct portions of existing sidewalk, sidewalk ramps, curb, and gutter:
- State Road 85 southbound outside travel lane, from U.S. 90 to 8th Avenue. S.R. 85 northbound outside travel lane, from U.S. 90 to Prospect Road.
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may experience the following traffic impacts Sunday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for geotechnical investigations and utility work:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Perry Avenue and Pier Road.
- Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park.
- Intermittent shoulder closures on Brooks Street, between Perry Avenue and Florida Blanca Place, and on Business Access Road.
— U.S. 98 Routine Bridge Maintenance over East Pass Bridge
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for bridge maintenance.
Walton County:
— U.S. 98 Widening from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
This week, drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures on U.S. 98 east and westbound, between 8:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. These closures are required to place thermoplastic striping and complete work list items. One travel lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
— U.S. 98 Widening from Mack Bayou Road to County Road (C.R.) 30A
The week of Sunday, Oct. 16, drivers may encounter intermittent eastbound outside lane closures on U.S. 98, from Mack Bayou Road to C.R. 30A, during the overnight hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. These closures are required while crews perform grading activities.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing Project from Village Road to East of U.S. 331
Drivers may encounter intermittent closure of the U.S. 98 east and westbound outside shoulders to allow crews to widen existing turn lanes between Village Road and U.S. 331. Additionally, shoulder closures will continue as crews construct the new U.S. 98 westbound turn lane at Don Bishop Road, with a speed limit reduction to 35 mph. The turn lane construction is expected to continue through Fall 2022.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.
