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FDOT weekly traffic advisory for Okaloosa County, Sept. 17-23

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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, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 21, 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
  • Perry Avenue southbound lane closures between First Street and U.S. 98
  • 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
workmen and heavy equipment placing a new manhole
Utility relocation is an important part of the construction efforts for the Brooks Bridge replacement project in Okaloosa County. This photo shows a utility contractor placing a new manhole at the base of the bridge near downtown Fort Walton Beach. The manhole will provide access to underground utilities for inspection, maintenance, or system upgrades. The work is part of the $171-million Brooks Bridge replacement project that will increase capacity from four to six U.S. 98 travel lanes (three eastbound and three westbound) over the Santa Rosa Sound. Project completion is estimated for summer 2027. (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, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 21, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The existing 35 mph speed limit will be maintained during construction.

— U.S. 98 Improvements from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter temporary U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures from Josie Road to Mary Esther Boulevard, Sunday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 21, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. to allow crews to adjust manholes and for roadway reconstruction activities.

— State Road 285 Resurfacing from State Road 20 to State Road 293
Drivers may encounter intermittent outside lane closures for sidewalk work on southbound State Road 285, from East College Boulevard to Adams Street, Sunday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 23, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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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