WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers in Walton County may encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads this week as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Here is this week’s FDOT traffic advisory for state roads in Walton County:
— U.S. 98 Widening from Mack Bayou Road to County Road (C.R.) 30A
Drivers may encounter intermittent, alternating U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures between Mack Bayou Road and County Road 30A, Sunday, Feb. 4 through Thursday, Feb. 8, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek
Drivers may encounter nighttime intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, Sunday, Feb. 4 through Thursday, Feb. 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
— Western Lake Bridge Replacement
Next week, drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Intermittent County Road 30A east and westbound single-lane closures over Western Lake Bridge from Sunday, Feb. 4, through Thursday, Feb. 8, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for striping operations and barrier wall installation. In this configuration, east and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane, with temporary signals directing traffic through the work zone.
- The County Road 30A east and westbound travel lanes across Western Lake Bridge will be shifted north the week of Sunday, Feb. 4. The new configuration will have reduced lane widths and is expected to be in place for several months as crews construct the southern portion of the new bridge.
— U.S. 331 Turn Lane Operations at C.R. 282 (Segrest Road)
Drivers will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures from Monday, Feb. 4, through Friday, Feb. 9, from turn lane operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. 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.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.
