Traffic disruptions ahead for Okaloosa, Walton counties Dec. 15-19

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 (FDOT). Here is this week’s traffic advisory.

Okaloosa County:

— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities:

• U.S. 98 alternating lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road
• Santa Rosa Boulevard alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park

— 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, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for paving operations and manhole adjustments.

— Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from west of Yellow River to east of Shoal River
Drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating I-10 lane closures between mile marker 50 and mile marker 53 near the Yellow River Bridge, Monday, Dec. 16 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

— Mid-Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for construction activities.

— State Road 85 and State Road 189 Intersection Improvements
Drivers may encounter intermittent State Road 189 lane closures at Pelham Road, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, between 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for signalization work.

— State Road 85 Improvements from State Road 123 to U.S. 90
Drivers may encounter intermittent State Road 85 lane closures from Redstone Avenue to U.S. 90, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for concrete work and guardrail installation.

— Mary Esther Boulevard Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Mary Esther Boulevard for crews to place thermoplastic striping and perform traffic signalization work at the following locations and times:

• Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from U.S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 15 through Saturday, Dec. 21, from Hollywood Boulevard to Beal Parkway, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

— State Road 189 Turn Lane Operations at Carter Oaks Circle
Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Dec. 16, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for turn lane operations.

— State Road 85 Sidewalk Operations at Yacht Club Drive
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Friday, Dec. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sidewalk operations.

Walton County:

— Western Lake Bridge Replacement
Drivers may encounter intermittent County Road 30A single-lane closures over Western Lake Bridge, Sunday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 19, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for crews to move equipment. During the closures, east and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane with temporary signals directing traffic through the work zone.

— U.S. 331 Resurfacing Project from south of I-10 to U.S. 90
Drivers may encounter U.S. 331 northbound lane closures between Corbett Drive and Bruce Avenue on Monday, Dec. 16, and Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for crews to install drilled shafts.

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.