Okaloosa and Walton traffic advisory for May 8-14

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 (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, May 8 through Friday, May 13, as crews clean, repair, and seal areas of the bridge.

− 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 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 8 through Thursday, May 12. 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 be shifted to the new roadway and bridge Wednesday, May 11. In addition, intermittent daytime lane closures from Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13. Drivers are reminded the speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone.

− Interstate 10 (I-10) Routine Maintenance West of S. R. 85 (Exit 56)
Motorists will encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures near mile marker 54 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, May 9 through Thursday, May 19 as crews repair guardrails.

− S.R. 397 (W John Sims Parkway) Routine Utility Maintenance in Valparaiso
Motorists can expect lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 9 through Thursday, June 2 as crews perform utility maintenance.

− S.R. 20 Turn Lane Construction between Hospital Street and North Palm Boulevard
Motorists can expect outside westbound lane closures at the new ALDI grocery store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 9 as crews perform paving 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.

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.

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