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Be aware of potential delays on US 98 across the Emerald Coast this week

Niceville.comAugust 25, 20243 Mins Read
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US 98 weekly traffic advisory for the Emerald Coast: Bay County, Walton County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, and Escambia County, Florida. (FDOT/Niceville.com)

US HIGHWAY 98, Fla.—Motorists traveling on US 98 along the Emerald Coast should be prepared for potential delays and traffic disruptions this week due to ongoing construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This comprehensive advisory compiles FDOT’s latest updates for Bay, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia counties, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information before you hit the road.

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BAY COUNTY:

— U.S. 98, west of Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue to east of Louisiana Avenue
U.S. 98 drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures between Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue and Louisiana Avenue through September.

— U.S. 98, Widening from Mandy Lane to east of Nautilus Street
The U.S. 98 median crossover into the Summerwood neighborhood will be closed Monday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Aug. 29.

— U.S. 98, Widening from east of Nautilus Street to east of Richard Jackson Boulevard
Cox Grade Road will be closed at the U.S. 98 intersection Sunday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction crews will be installing drainage system components

— U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway), Resurfacing from Walton County Line to Heather Drive
Drivers will encounter nighttime intermittent lane closures Sunday, Aug. 25, through Thursday, Aug. 29, for asphalt paving activities.

— Gulf Coast Parkway Construction from U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) to Star Avenue
Drivers may encounter a lane closure on westbound U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) from 11th Street to Tram Road from Monday, Aug. 26, through Saturday, Aug. 31, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lane closure is necessary to allow oversized equipment to access the S.R. 370 (Gulf Coast Parkway) construction site. Traffic control devices will assist in directing motorists through the work area.

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WALTON COUNTY:

No construction-related traffic impacts are anticipated for this week.

OKALOOSA COUNTY:

— Brooks Bridge, Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29, 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 east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park

— 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 from Sunday, Aug. 25, through Thursday, Aug. 29, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for signalization work and paving operations.

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SANTA ROSA COUNTY

— U.S. 98, Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:

  • Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive
  • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Aug. 30, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

No construction-related traffic impacts are anticipated for this week.

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.

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