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.
Okaloosa County Traffic Advisory:
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Sunday, July 28 through Thursday, Aug. 1, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities:
- U.S. 98 alternating lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road
- Santa Rosa Boulevard alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park
— Mid-Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on the Mid-Bay Bridge, Monday, July 29 through Thursday, Aug. 1, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for construction activities.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 lane closures between Josie Road in Mary Esther and Florida Place Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, Sunday, July 28 through Thursday, Aug. 1, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
— Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from west of Yellow River to east of Shoal River
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures between mile markers 50 and 58 from 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28 until 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, for paving operations.
— State Road 189 Intersection Improvements
Drivers may encounter intermittent S.R. 189 lane closures and traffic signal interruptions at Pelham Road and Lewis Street from Sunday, July 28, through Thursday, Aug. 1, between 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for signalization work. Law enforcement will be on-site to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
— Mary Esther Boulevard Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Mary Esther Boulevard for crews to place thermoplastic striping and perform traffic signalization work at the following locations and times:
- Sunday, July 28 through Thursday, Aug. 1, from U.S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
- Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, Aug. 3, from Hollywood Boulevard to Beal Parkway between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
— U.S. 98 Tree Trimming Operations near Kerwood Road in Mary Esther
Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, for tree trimming operations.
— U.S. 98 Routine Maintenance near Beach Drive in Destin
Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, July 29, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine maintenance.
Walton County Traffic Advisory:
— U.S. 331 Intersection Improvements from south of I-10 to U.S. 90
Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, July 28 through Thursday, Aug. 1, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction activities.
— U.S. 331 Turn Lane Operations in DeFuniak Springs
Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures for construction activities from Sunday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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 www.nwflroads.com.
