FDOT weekly traffic advisory for Okaloosa County, Oct. 1-7

Traffic advisory for construction and maintenance activities on state roads in Okaloosa County issued by the Florida Department of Transportation. (FDOT/Niceville.com)

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).

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Here is this week’s traffic advisory for Okaloosa County:

— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may experience traffic disruptions Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 5, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work in the following locations:

U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road
Intermittent shoulder closures on Brooks Street, between Perry Avenue and Florida Blanca Place, and on Business Access Road
Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park

Work is underway to construct a State Road 85 northbound left-turn lane into the Crestview Commons. This photo, taken near Hospital Drive (looking south), shows crews excavating the embankment in the S.R. 85 median. Next, crews will place graded aggregate base (GAB) before placing asphalt for the new turn lane. This work is part of the $25 million S.R. 85 improvement project that also includes resurfacing 11 miles of S.R. 85, making improvements at the S.R. 85/I-10 interchange, and upgrading access management for key turn lanes, side streets, driveways, and median openings. This project is currently estimated for completion in summer of 2024. (Contributed)

— U.S. 98 Bridge Rehabilitation over East Pass Bridge
Drivers may encounter intermittent single-lane closures on U.S. 98 over East Pass (Marler) Bridge, eastbound structure (Fort Walton Beach to Destin) Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 5, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for striping operations. The existing 35 mph speed limit will be maintained during construction.

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— U.S. 98 Improvements from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter the following impacts Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 5, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.:

Temporary U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures from Mary Esther Boulevard to Florida Place Southeast to allow crews to adjust manholes and for roadway reconstruction activities
Intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures between Josie Road and Mary Esther Boulevard for milling and paving operations

— State Road 20 Turn Lane Operations near the Okaloosa County Line
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for turn lane operations.

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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.

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