OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced multiple overnight lane closures, bridge work, and traffic shifts across Okaloosa and Walton counties this week as construction and resurfacing projects continue throughout the region.
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— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent nighttime closures of Brooks Street beneath Brooks Bridge from Tuesday, May 19, through Thursday, May 21, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews work on the new westbound bridge, according to the FDOT. Signage will direct drivers through the work zone.
Drivers may also 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, during nighttime construction operations.
— Interstate 10 at P.J. Adams Parkway Interchange
Beginning the week of Sunday, May 17, drivers traveling westbound on Interstate 10 will encounter a new traffic pattern at the P.J. Adams Parkway Interchange, future Exit 53.
The FDOT said westbound travel lanes will shift onto the newly constructed overpass as part of the interchange project. The traffic pattern is expected to become the permanent configuration for westbound traffic.
— 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, Tuesday, May 19, through Thursday, May 21, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for drainage and utility work.
— U.S. 98 resurfacing from Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road
Shoulder closures are expected throughout the project area on U.S. 98, Monday, May 18, through Thursday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility relocation and median improvements.
Lane closures are also expected Sunday, May 17, through Thursday, May 21, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for median improvement operations.
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— State Road 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) resurfacing from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge
Drivers may 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 17, through Thursday, May 21, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
WALTON COUNTY
— Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter temporary traffic stoppages on County Road 30A near Western Lake Bridge Sunday, May 17, through Saturday, May 23, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pile driving operations and delivery of construction equipment.
The FDOT said delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes during stoppages, and intermittent flagging operations will guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
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All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled because of inclement weather. The FDOT is reminding drivers to use caution, especially at night, and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting roadways.
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