OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced traffic disruptions this week on major state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews continue maintenance and construction projects.
OKALOOSA COUNTY
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project:
Alternating lane closures on U.S. 98 between Ferry Road and Pier Road, and on Santa Rosa Boulevard from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, Sunday, August 3 through Thursday, August 7, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction work.
— Interstate 10 Resurfacing from west of Yellow River to east of Shoal River:
Alternating lane closures between mile markers 50 and 60, Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for striping operations.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast:
Intermittent lane closures between Josie Road in Mary Esther and Florida Place Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for signalization work, paving, and thermoplastic striping.
— State Road 85 Improvements from State Road 123 to Hospital Drive:
• Southbound lane closure between Shoal River Bridge and State Road 123, Sunday through Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
• Northbound lane closure between State Road 123 and Shoal River Bridge, Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
— State Road 85 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90:
Intermittent lane closures, Sunday through Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
WALTON COUNTY
— U.S. 331 Resurfacing Project from south of Interstate 10 to U.S. 90:
• Northbound outside right-turn lane at the U.S. 90 intersection is closed. One northbound left-turn lane and one combined turn lane remain open.
• U.S. 90 westbound outside travel lane is closed between 11th Street and U.S. 331. One westbound travel lane and one left-turn lane remain open.
— U.S. 98 Intersection Improvements at U.S. 331:
Intermittent lane closures, Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. According to the FDOT, drivers are urged to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through work zones and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
