OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Okaloosa and Walton counties 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). Here is this week’s traffic advisory.
Okaloosa County:
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may experience traffic disruptions Sunday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility relocation work in the following locations:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Perry Avenue and Pier Road.
- Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park.
- Intermittent shoulder closures on Brooks Street, between Perry Avenue and Florida Blanca Place, and on Business Access Road.
— State Road 188 (Racetrack Road) at Delton Boulevard
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures between Racetrack Road, and Bob Sykes Boulevard will remain closed except to local traffic beginning at 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, to complete the installation of drainage systems. Drivers will also encounter alternating day and nighttime lane closures on Racetrack Road between Beal Parkway and Eglin Parkway through Wednesday, August 9. Crews will be working to install drainage improvements and left turn lanes.
— 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, July 23 through Thursday, July 27, 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 Hurlburt Field, Sunday, July 23 through Thursday, July 27, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for roadway reconstruction.
— U.S. 90 Routine Utility Maintenance in Crestview
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, July 24, through Thursday, July 27, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for utility maintenance.
Walton County:
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Village Road to east of U.S. 331
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures Sunday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27, between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. These closures are required for crews to place thermoplastic striping and complete worklist items.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek
Drivers may experience the following traffic disruptions the week of Sunday, July 23:
- Nighttime intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures between U.S. 331 and Peach Creek, Sunday, July 23 through Thursday, July 27, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
- Daytime intermittent turn lane and shoulder closures Monday, July 24 through Thursday, July 27, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., to construct a new right-turn lane to access Blakely Drew Boulevard and widen existing turn lanes between U.S. 331 and Peach Creek.
— U.S. 331 Routine Maintenance Between Clyde B. Wells Bridge and Chat Holley Road
Drivers will encounter intermittent southbound lane closures Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sidewalk repair.
— I-10 Resurfacing from east of U.S.331 to east of County Road 183 Overpass
Drivers will encounter intermittent westbound and eastbound daytime lane closures for paving operations from Monday, July 24, through Thursday, July 27.
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.
