The S.R. 85 resurfacing and safety improvement project in Okaloosa County includes the installation of a new high tension cable barrier within the State Road 85 median, from State Road 123 to Shoal River Bridge. Here is a look crews constructing drilled shafts in the median work zone, to provide a foundation for the new high tension cable barrier end terminals. (Contributed)
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Drivers in Okaloosa County 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).
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, there will be no lane closures on major state roads from 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7.
Here is this week’s Okaloosa County FDOT road construction traffic advisory:
— Brooks Bridge, Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Sunday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 2, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities:
— Mid-Bay Bridge, Rehabilitation Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on the Mid-Bay Bridge from Sunday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 2, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for construction activities.
— State Road 85, Resurfacing from north of Commerce Drive to Bill Lundy Road
Drivers may encounter intermittent S.R. 85 single-lane closures for crews to place thermoplastic striping between:
— U.S. 98, Resurfacing from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 lane closures between Josie Road in Mary Esther and Florida Place Southeast in Fort Walton Beach, Sunday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 2, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for concrete work and milling and paving operations.
— 1-10, Resurfacing from west of Yellow River to east of Shoal River
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures between mile markers 50 and 58 for paving operations beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, and ending at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 3.
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 www.nwflroads.com.
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