Okaloosa traffic advisory for April 24-30

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

State Road (S.R.) 85 Improvements from S.R. 123 to Hospital Drive
The week of Sunday, April 24, drivers will encounter the following intermittent, temporary lane closures on S.R. 85 between S.R. 123 and Shoal River Bridge:

• o Southbound lane closures will occur except between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. (peak traffic hours)  o Northbound lane closures will occur except between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. (peak travel hours)

S.R. 85 (South Ferdon Boulevard) Bridge Rehabilitation over FG&A Railroad
There will be intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, April 24 through Friday, April 29 as crews clean, repair, and seal areas of the bridge.

S.R. 293 (Spence Parkway) Routine Maintenance near Destin Middle School
There will be intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 as crews perform landscaping operations.

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.