OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers traveling major roadways in Okaloosa and Walton counties should expect lane closures, shoulder closures, and traffic delays this week as construction and maintenance projects continue throughout the region.
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OKALOOSA COUNTY
Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may 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, Sunday, June 21, through Thursday, June 25, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities.
State Road 85 Resurfacing — U.S. 98 to Richbourg Avenue
Drivers will encounter intermittent northbound outside lane closures on State Road 85 between Yacht Club Drive Northeast and the bridge at Cinco Bayou from Sunday, June 21, through Thursday, June 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will be installing drainage structures.
- As part of the work, the entrance to Laguna Landing Condominiums will be temporarily closed. Residents will access State Road 85 via Yacht Club Drive Northeast. Signage will be in place to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
- Pedestrians may encounter intermittent sidewalk closures between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue while crews install new pedestrian signals. Intermittent and alternating lane closures are also planned between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue for paving operations.
U.S. 98 Resurfacing — Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road
Motorists will encounter shoulder closures throughout the project area Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility relocation and median improvements.
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State Road 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) Resurfacing — U.S. 98 to Mid-Bay Bridge
Drivers will 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, June 21, through Thursday, June 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for signalization and striping operations.
WALTON COUNTY
Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter temporary traffic stoppages on County Road 30A near Western Lake Bridge from Sunday, June 21, through Saturday, June 27, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pile-driving operations and other construction activities. During stoppages, delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes, and intermittent flagging operations will guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
U.S. 331 Turn Lane Operations south of Madison Street
Drivers will encounter alternating nighttime lane closures on Monday, June 22, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for turn-lane operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled because of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through work zones, and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
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