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.
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, July 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 4, the FDOT said.
— State Road (S.R.) 85 Improvements from S.R. 123 to Hospital Drive
Drivers will encounter intermittent, temporary northbound lane closures on S.R. 85, between S.R. 123 and Shoal River Bridge, Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30, to place dirt on the shoulder. S.R. 85 northbound lane closures will not occur between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (peak travel times). One travel lane will remain open at all times and access to private property and driveways will be maintained. Signage and traffic flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic through the work zone, according to the FDOT.
— 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 Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews repair and construct sidewalk along the north side of the roadway, the FDOT said.
— S.R. 4 Bridge Replacement over Blackwater River
Work activities continue with the demolition of the old bridge and drainage on the north side of the project. The FDOT said traffic will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Monday through Thursday. Drivers are reminded the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph an hour through the work zone.
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.
