Okaloosa and Walton traffic advisory for May 15-21

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Motorists will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Okaloosa County:

State Road (S.R.)  85 Improvements from S.R. 123 to Hospital Drive
Drivers will encounter intermittent southbound single-lane closures between S.R. 123 and Shoal River Bridge as crews place sod along the inside and outside shoulder. The closures will not occur during the peak travel time of 5 a.m. through 10 a.m. One travel lane will always remain open, and access to private property and driveways will be maintained.

S.R. 20 (John Sims Parkway) Resurfacing Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent outside westbound lane closures from Edge Avenue to west of the Rocky Bayou Bridge Sunday, May 15 through Thursday, May 19, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The lane closures are required to repair and construct sidewalk along the north side of the roadway.

S.R. 4 Bridge Replacement at Blackwater River
Motorists will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures from Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20. Drivers are reminded the speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone.

Roger J. Clary Highway (S.R. 123) Routine Bridge Maintenance over the Turkey Creek Bridge
Motorists can expect lane closures four miles north of S.R. 85 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine bridge inspection.  

Eglin Parkway (S.R. 85) Annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade from First Avenue to Hughes Street
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the Annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade.

Walton County:

U.S. 98 Widening from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
Drivers will encounter intermittent turn lane closures at U.S. 98 signalized intersections, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The temporary closures are required to place traffic signal detection loops and striping.

U.S. 90 Routine Utility Maintenance 2nd Street to 7th Street
Motorist will encounter intermittent outside eastbound lane closures Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility operations.  

U.S. 331 Routine Bridge Maintenance over the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge
Motorists can expect lane closures two miles north of U.S. 98, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine bridge inspection.  

All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the reduced speed limit when traveling through the construction area.

For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.