OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced multiple lane closures and traffic impacts scheduled for the week of Sunday, Feb. 1, across Okaloosa and Walton counties.
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OKALOOSA COUNTY
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers will encounter a minor traffic shift on Santa Rosa Boulevard from just south of U.S. 98 to the roundabout north of U.S. 98 beginning the week of Sunday, Feb. 1. The roundabout remains under construction with a partial closure.
The entrance to Marler Park is now accessible from the northwest roundabout exit. Detour signage is in place to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
This temporary closure is required to construct the new Santa Rosa Boulevard alignment beneath the future Brooks Bridge. The temporary traffic pattern is expected to remain in place until mid-2026.
Drivers may also encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 5, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities at the following locations:
Santa Rosa Boulevard from U.S. 98 to Ross Marler Park, with signage and traffic flaggers directing motorists through the work zone.
U.S. 98 from Ferry Road to Pier Road.
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— 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 Sunday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 5, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for manhole and valve adjustments.
— Interstate 10 eastbound rest area and truck parking improvement project
Truck parking at the Interstate 10 eastbound rest area at mile marker 59 remains temporarily closed for a 120-day period and is scheduled to reopen in mid-February 2026.
During construction, passenger vehicle parking and rest area facilities remain open.
— Interstate 10 new interchange at P.J. Adams Parkway
Antioch Road northbound drivers will encounter a lane closure south of the Interstate 10 overpass on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Law enforcement officers and traffic flaggers will be on site to direct drivers through the work zone.
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— U.S. 98 resurfacing from Santa Rosa County line to west of Josie Road
Lane and shoulder closures are expected Sunday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for median improvements. Shoulder closures are expected Monday, Feb. 2, through Friday, Feb. 6, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for outside shoulder improvements.
— State Road 85 improvements from State Road 123 to Hospital Drive
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures between State Road 123 and the Shoal River Bridge Monday, Feb. 2, through Friday, Feb. 6, for thermoplastic striping operations.
- Northbound lane closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Southbound lane closures are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WALTON COUNTY
— Western Lake Bridge replacement
Drivers may encounter temporary County Road 30A traffic stoppages near the Western Lake Bridge Sunday, Feb. 1, through Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During stoppages, delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes. Intermittent flagging will be in place to guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
All work is weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather. FDOT urges drivers to use caution, especially at night, and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
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