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Test missions to close state roads 85, 123, 285

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Test missions will close state roads 85, 123, and 285 this week, Eglin Air Force Base said in a statement.

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According to Eglin, the 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on Jan. 31, 2023, requiring the closure of state roads 85, 123, and 285.

State Road 85 and State Road 123 will be closed at various points between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. State Road 285 will close periodically from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m., Eglin said.

State Road 285 will close again for testing on Feb. 1-3 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Eglin said the roads will not be closed for more than a 90-minute period. Note the roads may be closed for several periods within the time frame.

A backup mission date for testing near State Road 85 and State Road 123 is Feb. 1 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For more information and updates on road closures, visit www.eglin.af.mil.

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