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FDOT to begin $11.6 million resurfacing work on Eglin Parkway in Okaloosa

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing Eglin Parkway from Richbourg Avenue to U.S. 98 in Okaloosa County.

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin an $11.6 million resurfacing project on Eglin Parkway (State Road 85) from Richbourg Avenue to U.S. 98 in Okaloosa County.

FDOT first announced the five-mile project in May 2024.

The project includes:

Sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, including Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.
Signalization upgrades.
Stormwater management enhancements.
New signing and pavement markings.

During construction, drivers may encounter periodic lane closures Sunday through Thursday evenings between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The project is part of FDOT’s continued effort to improve traffic flow and increase safety on state roadways. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2027.

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