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Brooks Bridge and other road work: Plan your route for the week

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aerial view of road construction at the western landfall of the Brooks Bridge
Fort Walton Beach drivers can anticipate a new configuration of the U.S. 98 travel lanes near Brooks Bridge this week. Crews have been constructing new, temporary roadway space adjacent to the U.S. 98 eastbound travel lanes (seen in this photo). This week, U.S. 98 traffic will be shifted to the new location. Crews will then prepare the westbound travel lanes for a subsequent shift. The shift is required to provide space to construct the new westbound Brooks Bridge structure. All four travel lanes (two eastbound and two westbound) will remain open throughout the construction of the new westbound structure. (Contributed)

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers in Okaloosa County 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).

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— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
The week of Sunday, Feb. 25, the U.S. 98 eastbound travel lanes between Perry Avenue and Brooks Bridge will be shifted toward the outside of the roadway onto temporary travel lanes. A subsequent shift of the U.S. 98 westbound travel lanes is estimated to occur in 4 to 6 weeks. This configuration will be in place while crews construct the new westbound Brooks Bridge structure. Additionally, drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions on Sunday, Feb. 25, through Thursday, Feb. 29, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities:

  • 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
aerial photo of the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach showing two temporary work trestles
This aerial photo shows the two temporary work trestles: one extending from Okaloosa Island (left) and the second extending from Fort Walton Beach (right). These trestles will extend toward the center of the channel but will not connect – thus, allowing the passage of water vessels during construction. The temporary trestles will enable crews to work across Santa Rosa Sound with cranes and heavy machinery, limiting the use of barges to the main span construction. (Contributed)

— Mid-Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent north and southbound lane closures on the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for construction activities.

— Mary Esther Boulevard Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway
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. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from U.S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 2, from Hollywood Boulevard to Beal Parkway, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
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— State Road 85 Improvements from State Road 123 to Hospital Drive
This week, drivers may encounter the following traffic impacts:

  • Intermittent State Road 85 northbound inside lane closures, from north of State Road 123 to Shoal River Bridge, Monday, Feb. 26 through Saturday, March 2, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for crews to install high tension cable barriers within the median.
  • Intermittent State Road 85 north and southbound inside lane closures between P.J. Adams Parkway and I-10, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for widening 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. 26 through Friday, March 1, 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. 26 through Friday, March 1, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Commerce Drive and Butler Road, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
  • Butler Road and Bill Lundy Road, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 2, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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— State Road 285 Resurfacing from John Sims Parkway to Mid-Bay Bridge Connector
Drivers may experience intermittent State Road 285 north and southbound lane closures between John Sims Parkway and the Mid-Bay Bridge Connector (State Road 293), Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for crews to place thermoplastic striping.

— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures between Josie Road in Mary Esther and Florida Place Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for milling and paving operations.

— Lewis Turner Boulevard Improvement Project from Willwall Street to Camp Pinchot Road
Drivers may experience intermittent north and southbound Lewis Turner Blvd. turn-lane closures from Willwall Street to Camp Pinchot Road, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for placement of final pavement markings.

— Lewis Turner Boulevard Intersection Improvements at Lewis Street
Drivers may encounter intermittent outside lane closures on Lewis Turner Blvd. near the Lewis Street intersection, Sunday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 2, between 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. for utility work.

— Interstate 10 (I-10)/P.J. Adams Parkway Interchange
I-10 westbound drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures near mile marker 55, Tuesday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, eastbound drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures at mile marker 52, Tuesday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction crews will be paving the travel lanes.

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

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