OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Roadwork on major routes in Okaloosa and Walton counties is expected to cause nighttime delays and lane closures this coming week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
OKALOOSA COUNTY
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
U.S. 98 lane closures are planned between Ferry Road and Pier Road in Fort Walton Beach, as well as on Santa Rosa Boulevard from Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, May 11–15, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for utility work and construction activities.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing
Intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98, between Josie Road in Mary Esther and Florida Place Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, are expected May 11–15, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for paving operations and thermoplastic striping.
— State Road 85 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements
Nighttime lane closures are planned on State Road 85 between Redstone Avenue and U.S. 90 from May 11–15, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for concrete work.
— State Road 85 Bridge Inspection
Northbound and southbound lane closures are expected on State Road 85 over the Shoal River Relief, south of I-10, on Monday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a routine bridge inspection.
— Interstate 10 Resurfacing
Alternating westbound lane closures are planned on I-10 between mile markers 59 and 70, from May 12–15, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for paving operations.
WALTON COUNTY
— U.S. 331 Resurfacing
The northbound right-turn lane at the U.S. 90 intersection in DeFuniak Springs remains temporarily closed. Two lanes remain open for both left- and right-turn movements. This pattern continues through mid-June. Additional intermittent lane closures are scheduled from south of I-10 to U.S. 90, May 11–15, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for paving work.
— Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project
Lane closures on County Road 30A over the Western Lake Bridge are expected May 12–15, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for delivery of construction materials. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane, with temporary signals directing traffic.
All construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. FDOT urges drivers to use caution in work zones, especially at night, and to be alert for workers and equipment entering or exiting the roadway.
For more information, visit NWFLRoads.com.
