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 (FDOT). Here is this week’s traffic advisory.
FDOT traffic advisory for state roads in Okaloosa County:
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may experience traffic disruptions Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities in the following locations:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road
- Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park
— Mid-Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent southbound lane closures on the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for construction activities.
— Mary Esther Boulevard (State Road 393) Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway (State Road 189)
Drivers may encounter intermittent north and southbound lane closures on Mary Esther Boulevard for paving operations, median construction, and to lower manholes at the following locations and times:
- Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from U.S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 17, from Hollywood Boulevard to Beal Parkway, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
— State Road 85 Improvements from S.R. 123 to Hospital Drive
Drivers may encounter intermittent State Road 85 north and southbound inside lane closures between Rattlesnake Bluff Road and I-10, Monday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
— State Road 85 Resurfacing from north of Commerce Drive to Bill Lundy Road
Drivers may encounter intermittent State Road. 85 southbound single-lane closures from Butler Road to Friendship Lane, Monday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for shoulder grading and sod work. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent State Road 85 north and southbound single-lane closures for milling and paving operations between:
- Airport Road and Butler Road, Monday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 16, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Commerce Drive and Butler Road, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Butler Road and Bill Lundy Road, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— State Road 285 Resurfacing from State Road 20 to State Road 293
Drivers may experience intermittent S.R. 285 north and southbound lane closures between John Sims Parkway (S.R. 20) and S.R. 293, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, Monday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, Feb. 15, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
— State Road 189 (Lewis Turner Boulevard) Improvement Project from Willwall Street to Camp Pinchot Road
Drivers may experience intermittent north and southbound State Road 189 turn-lane closures from Willwall Street to Camp Pinchot Road, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for striping operations.
— U.S. 90 Routine Bridge Inspection over Yellow River
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures west of State Road 85 on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine utility maintenance.
FDOT traffic advisory for state roads in Walton County:
— U.S. 98 Widening from Mack Bayou Road to County Road (C.R.) 30A
Drivers may encounter intermittent, alternating lane closures from Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for milling and paving operations at the following locations:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound, between Mack Bayou Road and County Road 30A
- Mack Bayou Road north and southbound between U.S. 98 and Mack Bayou Loop
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek
Drivers may encounter nighttime intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, Sunday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
— Western Lake Bridge Replacement
The County Road 30A east and westbound travel lanes across Western Lake Bridge have been shifted north. The new configuration has reduced lane widths and is expected to be in place for several months as crews construct the southern portion of the new bridge.
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.
