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

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

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).

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

— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek
Drivers may experience nighttime intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures Sunday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 21, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. These closures are required for paving operations and for crews to place sod.

Widening work continues on Mack Bayou Road near the U.S. 98 intersection. Crews are adding an additional southbound left-turn lane on Mack Bayou Road for drivers to access U.S. 98 eastbound. This photo shows crews placing new asphalt along the east side of Mack Bayou Road. Once paving is complete, crews will place new pavement markings to indicate that this portion of the roadway is the new location for the northbound Mack Bayou Road travel lane. Upon completion, this section of Mack Bayou Road will have one northbound travel lane, two southbound left-turn lanes to access U.S. 98 eastbound, and one southbound right-turn lane to access U.S. 98 westbound. (Conributed)

— State Road 81 Bridge Repair on the Bruce Creek Bridge
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures the week of Monday, Sept. 18, for construction 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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