Walton County FDOT traffic advisory: watch for lane closures

Crews are working to prepare the roadway base for new travel lanes for the U.S. 98 widening project between Mack Bayou Road and County Road 30A in Walton County. Here is a look at the median work, where grading and compacting of a mixed, stabilizing material are underway. The work is part of the $15.7 million U.S. 98 widening project that includes widening the roadway from four to six travel lanes, the addition of bicycle lanes and sidewalks, and constructing a multi-use path. Work is currently estimated for completion in late 2023. (Florida Department of Transportation)

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Walton 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).

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— U.S. 98 pedestrian underpass at Inlet Beach
Drivers can expect intermittent outside U.S. 98 eastbound lane closures for sheet pile removal the week of Sunday, Feb. 26, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The work will create noise and vibration for nearby residents and commercial property owners.

— U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Village Road to East of U.S. 331
Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts Sunday, Feb. 26:

Intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, between 7:30 p.m. and 7 a.m., for concrete removal and replacement and asphalt milling and resurfacing activities.
Intermittent closures of the U.S. 98 east and westbound outside shoulders and turn lanes may be required as crews construct new sidewalks and widen existing turn lanes between Village Road and U.S. 331.
Intermittent temporary east and westbound outside daytime lane closures on U.S. 98, from Village Road to Mack Bayou Road, Monday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The closures are required to deliver concrete for sidewalk, curb, and gutter construction.

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— State Road 20 Turn Lane Construction at J. W. Hollington Road
Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures the week of Sunday, Feb. 26, for paving operations.

— Interstate 10 Resurfacing from U.S. 331 (DeFuniak Springs Exit 85) to East of State Road 81 (Ponce de Leon Exit 96)
Motorists will encounter intermittent outside westbound and eastbound lane closures Monday, Feb. 27, through Friday, March 3, for paving operations.

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.

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