OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced multiple overnight lane closures and traffic disruptions across Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews continue construction and maintenance projects this week.
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— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98, from Ferry Road to Pier Road, and on Santa Rosa Boulevard, from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, Sunday, May 10, through Thursday, May 14, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities.
— State Road 85 resurfacing project from U.S. 98 to Richbourg Avenue
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on State Road 85, from U.S. 98 to Richbourg Avenue, Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving operations.
— U.S. 98 resurfacing from Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road
Motorists are expected to encounter shoulder closures throughout the project limits Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility relocation and median improvements. Lane closures are also planned Sunday, May 10, through Thursday, May 14, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for median improvements.
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— State Road 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) resurfacing from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98 from Paraiso Boulevard to Regions Way, and on State Road 293 from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, May 10, through Thursday, May 14, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
— Interstate 10 resurfacing from east of Shoal River Bridge to west of State Road 285
Drivers will encounter alternating westbound lane closures between mile markers 64 and 67 Sunday, May 10, through Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. for paving operations.
— U.S. 98 routine maintenance in Fort Walton Beach
Drivers will encounter intermittent outside eastbound lane closures from Florida Place Southeast to Perry Avenue, Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for routine maintenance.
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WALTON COUNTY
— Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter temporary traffic stoppages on County Road 30A near Western Lake Bridge Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pile driving operations and the delivery of construction equipment. FDOT said delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes, with intermittent flagging operations guiding vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
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According to FDOT, all activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled because of inclement weather. FDOT urges drivers to use caution, especially at night, and to watch for crews and equipment entering and leaving work zones.
