09/26/2025
From Florida Department of Transportation:
Okaloosa and Walton Counties Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Okaloosa County:
Brooks Bridge Replacement Project – Next week, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
Intermittent closures of the U.S. 98 westbound right-turn lane to access Perry Avenue northbound, Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the closure, the right-turn movement will be available from the outside U.S. 98 westbound travel lane. This closure is required for the City of Fort Walton Beach to perform utility work.
Alternating lane closures on U.S. 98, from Ferry Road to Pier Road, and on Santa Rosa Boulevard, from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities.
The roadway west of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is closed. The closure extends from U.S. 98 to just north of the roundabout, including a partial roundabout closure. This closure is expected to remain in effect through mid-2026 as crews construct the westbound bridge structure and approach. Access to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center will remain open via Pier Road. Drivers can reach properties north of U.S. 98, including Marler Park and the boat launch, via Santa Rosa Boulevard. U.S. 98 eastbound drivers will detour via the newly constructed East Connection to access Santa Rosa Boulevard. Detour signage is in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
State Road (S.R.) 85 Improvements from S.R. 123 to Hospital Drive – Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 85 at the following locations:
Shoal River Bridge to Interstate 10 (I-10) (northbound): 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
I-10 to Shoal River Bridge (southbound): 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
S.R. 85 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90 – Drivers may encounter intermittent S.R. 85 lane closures, from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90, Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for striping operations.
Walton County:
U.S. 331 Resurfacing from south of I-10 to U.S. 90 – The week of Sunday, Sept. 28, drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
o The traffic signal mast arms at the U.S. 90 at U.S. 331 intersection will be replaced from 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 to 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29. During this 24-hour period, there will be temporary disruptions to the traffic signals at this intersection. Law enforcement officers and traffic flaggers will be on-site to safely guide motorists through the work zone.
o Intermittent lane closures on U.S. 331, from south of I-10 to U.S. 90, and on U.S. 90, from West Sloss Avenue to 11th Street, Monday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 2, between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
o The U.S. 331 northbound outside right-turn lane is temporarily closed at the U.S. 90 intersection. One U.S. 331 northbound left-turn lane, and one lane for both left- and right-turn movements, are available to access U.S. 90.
o The U.S. 90 westbound outside travel lane is temporarily closed, between 11th Street and U.S. 331. One U.S. 90 westbound travel lane and one left-turn lane to access U.S. 331 remain open.
U.S. 98 Intersection Improvements at U.S. 331 – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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.
