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Eglin Air Force Base to close Highway 85 and State Road 123 for missions

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on August 29, requiring the closure of Highway 85 and State Road 123 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Jared Williams

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The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin Test Complex on Friday, August 29, requiring the closure of Highway 85 and State Road 123 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

According to base officials, the road should not be closed for more than a 90-minute period but may be closed for several periods within the time frame.

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