OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced upcoming lane closures and traffic disruptions in Okaloosa and Walton counties beginning Sunday, Sept. 21, as crews continue construction and maintenance projects.
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— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project:
Alternating lane closures are scheduled on U.S. 98 from Ferry Road to Pier Road, and on Santa Rosa Boulevard from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, Sunday, Sept. 21 through Thursday, Sept. 25, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
The roadway west of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center remains closed from U.S. 98 to just north of the roundabout, including a partial roundabout closure. The closure will continue through mid-2026 as crews build the westbound bridge structure and approach.
Access to the Convention Center is available via Pier Road. Drivers can reach properties north of U.S. 98, including Marler Park and the boat launch, via Santa Rosa Boulevard. Eastbound U.S. 98 drivers will detour via the East Connection to reach Santa Rosa Boulevard. Detour signage is in place.
— State Road 85 Improvements from State Road 123 to Hospital Drive:
Intermittent lane closures are planned Sunday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Sept. 25. On the northbound side, lane closures will run from the Shoal River Bridge to Interstate 10 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. On the southbound side, closures will run from I-10 to the Shoal River Bridge between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
— State Road 85 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90:
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures for striping operations from Sunday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Sept. 25, between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
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— U.S. 331 Resurfacing from south of I-10 to U.S. 90:
The U.S. 331 northbound outside right-turn lane is temporarily closed at the U.S. 90 intersection. One U.S. 331 northbound left-turn lane and one lane for both left- and right-turn movements remain open. In addition, the U.S. 90 westbound outside travel lane is closed between 11th Street and U.S. 331. One U.S. 90 westbound travel lane and one left-turn lane to access U.S. 331 remain open.
— U.S. 98 Intersection Improvements at U.S. 331:
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled Sunday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Sept. 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. According to the FDOT, 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.
