Walton road work to impact traffic on U.S. 98, U.S. 331

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

— U.S. 98 Widening from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive
This week, drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures on U.S. 98 east and westbound between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. These closures are required for asphalt paving, cutting traffic signal detection loops, and additional work list items. One travel lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Additional paving work on County Road 2378 (Scenic Gulf Drive) at U.S. 98 will require flagmen to direct drivers through the work zone.

— U.S. 98 Resurfacing Project from Village Road to east of U.S. 331
Drivers may encounter the following closures:

• Intermittent closure of the U.S. 98 westbound outside shoulder and a speed limit reduction to 35 mph for the construction of a new U.S. 98 westbound turn lane at Don Bishop Road. The tum lane construction is expected to continue through September 2022.
• Intermittent U.S. 98 westbound outside lane closures, between the Publix Supermarket at South Walton and Veterans Road 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow crews to construct a new sidewalk on the north side of the roadway.

— U.S. 331 Routine Utility Maintenance
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 331 from West Orange Avenue to Burger King, from Tuesday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming 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.