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Eglin Air Force Base to close Highway 85 and State Road 123 on April 6

The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on April 6 requiring the closure of Highway 85 and State Road 123.  According to Eglin, the […]

The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on April 6 requiring the closure of Highway 85 and State Road 123. 

  • The roads will be closed between 9 and 11:30 a.m. 

According to Eglin, the roads will not be closed for more than 90-minute periods within the time frame. 

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  1. I have two Dr appts in Niceville at 11:00 hrs and 12:45 hrs. These cannot be changed.

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