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.
Okaloosa County:
— State Road 20 (John Sims Parkway) Resurfacing Project
The week of Sunday, Nov. 13, drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound lane closures on State Road 20, from Edge Avenue to west of the Rocky Bayou Bridge from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. These closures are required for milling and paving operations, median widening, and sidewalk construction.
— State Road 85 Improvements from U.S. 90 to Commerce Drive
The week of Sunday, Nov. 13, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., drivers may experience north and southbound intermittent lane closures on State Road 85 between U.S. 90 and just north of Commerce Drive for milling and paving operations. One travel lane will remain open at all times, and access to private property and driveways will be maintained.
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may experience the following traffic impacts Sunday, Nov. 13 through Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform geotechnical investigations and utility work:
- 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.
Walton County:
— U.S. 98 Widening from Mack Bayou Road to County Road 30A
The week of Sunday, Nov. 13, drivers may encounter intermittent outside east and westbound lane closures on U.S. 98, from Mack Bayou Road to County Road 30A, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. These closures are required as crews pave the outside shoulders.
— U.S. 98 Resurfacing Project from Village Road to East of U.S. 331
Drivers may encounter intermittent closures of the U.S. 98 east and westbound outside shoulders to construct a new westbound right turn lane to access Don Bishop Road, to widen existing turn lanes between Village Road and U.S. 331, and for sidewalk construction.
— U.S. 331 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Turkey Creek
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures north of U.S. 90 Monday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for routine maintenance.
— U.S. 331 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Big Swamp Creek
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures north of Liberty Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for routine maintenance.
— State Road 20 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Dismal Creek
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures east of Bruce Monday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for routine maintenance.
— State Road 20 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Choctawhatchee River
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures west of S.R. 79 Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for routine maintenance.
— State Road 20 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Lafayette Creek
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures west of U.S. 331 Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for routine maintenance.
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.
