Walton traffic advisory for June 19-25

Traffic advisory, state roads, Walton County, Florida (Florida Department of Transportation)

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists 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
Next week, drivers will encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east, and westbound single-lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. as crews place asphalt in the outside travel lane and bicycle lane. Additionally, paving work on County Road (C.R.) 2378 (Scenic Gulf Drive) at U.S. 98 will require flagmen to direct drivers through the work zone.

— U.S. 98 widening from Mack Bayou Road to C.R. 30A
The week of Monday, June 20, crews will install drill shafts on the south side of U.S. 98 at the C.R. 30A intersection. This work may require intermittent single-lane closures on C.R. 30A during the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

— U.S. 98 Resurfacing Project from Village Road to East of U.S. 331
The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph, between Village Road and U.S. 331. Additionally, drivers may encounter temporary traffic disruptions as crews begin mobilizing equipment and materials to construct the new U.S. 98 westbound right turn lane at Don Bishop Road.

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— U.S.331 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures two miles north of U.S. 98, Monday, June 20 through Tuesday, June 21, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.

— Interstate 10 Routine Bridge Maintenance over the U.S. 331 Overpass
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures two miles south of U.S. 90, Wednesday, June 22 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.

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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