The Brooks Bridge Replacement Project in Fort Walton Beach is continuing to move forward, with the Florida Department of Transportation announcing new updates on Friday, February 17, 2023.

• These updates pertain to the Brooks Bridge Waterfront Park, which is located directly under Brooks Bridge along with various closures throughout the week.

Starting the week of Sunday, February 19, the Brooks Bridge Waterfront Park will be closed for the duration of the Brooks Bridge Replacement construction project.

• The park is located directly under Brooks Bridge and includes shoreline restoration/stabilization, previous improvements to the existing Alconese Avenue pier, along with other amenities.

Earlier this week, crew members were at the park removing signage that was previously in place. With the closure, access to the parking under the bridge and the park amenities will no longer be accessible.

Other updates

Drivers should also be aware of intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, between Perry Avenue and the Brooks Bridge approach, from Monday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. These closures are required to place low-profile barrier wall in the U.S. 98 median.

In addition to the U.S. 98 lane closures, drivers may experience other traffic impacts from Sunday, Feb. 19 through Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform utility work.

• U.S. 98 east and westbound alternating and intermittent lane closures between Perry Avenue and Pier Road.
• Santa Rosa Boulevard east and westbound alternating lane closures from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park.
• Intermittent shoulder closures on Brooks Street, between Perry Avenue and Florida Blanca Place, and on Business Access Road.