US HIGHWAY 98, Fla. — Motorists traveling on US 98 along the Emerald Coast may encounter traffic disruptions this week as crews perform construction and maintenance activities in Bay, Walton, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
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BAY COUNTY:
— US 98 Widening West of Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue to East of Louisiana Avenue
US 98 drivers may encounter day and nighttime intermittent east or westbound lane closures between Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue and Louisiana Avenue through Friday, March 29.
WALTON COUNTY:
— US 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek
Drivers may encounter nighttime intermittent lane closures of U.S. 98 east and westbound travel lanes from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, March 25, through Thursday, March 28, for paving operations.
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OKALOOSA COUNTY:
— Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
Drivers may encounter U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating, intermittent lane closures between Ferry Road and Pier Road from Monday, March 25, through Thursday, March 28, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for utility work and construction activities.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
— U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, March 24, through Friday, March 29, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations
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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 the Florida Department of Transportation District Three at www.nwflroads.com.
