OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers in Okaloosa 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 traffic advisory for Okaloosa County:
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
The week of Sunday, Dec. 17, drivers can anticipate a new traffic configuration on Brooks Street, from Florida Blanca Place to Perry Avenue. Crews will shift the Brooks Street one-way travel lane slightly south to provide space for the future foundation of the Brooks Bridge. Additionally, drivers may experience traffic disruptions Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities in the following locations:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road
- Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park
— U.S. 98 Bridge Rehabilitation over East Pass Bridge
Drivers may encounter intermittent single-lane closures on east and westbound U.S. 98 over East Pass (Marler) Bridge, Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. to complete work list items The existing 35-mph speed limit will be maintained during construction.
— Mary Esther Boulevard (State Road 393) Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway (State Road 189)
Drivers may encounter intermittent inside lane closures on Mary Esther Boulevard for median construction:
- Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, from U.S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard, between 8:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 22, from Hollywood Boulevard to Beal Parkway, between 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
— State Road 85 Resurfacing from north of Commerce Drive to Bill Lundy Road
Drivers may encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Intermittent nighttime single-lane closures on southbound S.R. 85, Sunday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 22, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations
- Intermittent daytime single-lane closures on north and southbound S.R. 85, from Airport Road to Butler Road, Monday, Dec. 18 through Thursday, Dec. 21 to place sod
— State Road 285 Resurfacing from State Road 20 to State Road 293
Drivers may experience intermittent north and southbound S.R. 285 lane closures Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, for milling and paving operations. Lane closures may occur:
- Between John Sims Parkway (S.R. 20) and Palm Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Between Palm Boulevard and S.R. 293 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, from Mary Esther Boulevard to Florida Place Southeast, Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for paving operations and construction activities.
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.
