Test mission to close State Road 285 on Sept. 27; noise advisory issued

Niceville.comSeptember 26, 2023Updated:September 27, 20231 Min Read

Eglin Air Force Base road closures, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (Eglin Air Force Base)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 96th Test Wing will conduct explosives testing Wednesday on the Eglin range complex, requiring the closure of State Road 285, the Base has announced.

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In addition, residents in the area will hear a noticeably louder than typical detonation during that time.

Testing will take place on Sept. 27. The road will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Note the road will not be closed for more than a 90-minute period. Back-up missions will be Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.

For more information, please contact the Eglin public affairs office at 882-3931.