06/05/2026
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 – Drivers may encounter intermittent 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, June 7 through Thursday, June 11 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities.
State Road (S.R.) 85 Resurfacing Project from U.S. 98 to Richbourg Avenue – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related impacts, Sunday, June 7 through Thursday, June 11 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:
Intermittent northbound outside (right) lane closures on S.R. 85 between Yacht Club Drive NE and the bridge at Cinco Bayou. Crews will be installing drainage structures. As part of this work, the entrance to Laguna Landing Condominiums will be temporarily closed. Residents will access S.R. 85 via Yacht Club Drive NE. Signage will be in place to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
Pedestrians will encounter intermittent sidewalk closures, between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue, as crews work to install new pedestrian signals along S.R. 85.
Intermittent and alternating lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue, for paving operations.
U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
Shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on U.S. 98 on Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility relocation and median improvements.
Lane closures are to be expected on Sunday, June 7, through Thursday, June 11, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for median improvements.
S.R. 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98 from Paraiso Boulevard to Regions Way, and S.R. 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, June 7 through Thursday, June 11, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
Interstate 10 Resurfacing from east of Shoal River Bridge to west of S.R. 285 – Drivers will encounter nighttime alternating lane closures both eastbound and westbound between mile markers 64 and 67, Sunday June 7, through Thursday, June 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. for paving operations.
Walton County:
Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project – Drivers may encounter temporary County Road 30A traffic stoppages near Western Lake Bridge, Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pile driving operations and other construction activities. During stoppages, delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes and intermittent flagging will be in place to guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
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.
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