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Highway 98 traffic will shift south as construction continues

The U.S. 98 eastbound travel lanes, between Airport Road and the western boundary of Henderson Beach State Park, will be shifted to the south the week of Sunday, Nov. 17. The traffic shift will provide the needed space to construct the new median, turn lanes, and inside east and westbound travel lanes. During this phase of […]

Jared Williams

The U.S. 98 eastbound travel lanes, between Airport Road and the western boundary of Henderson Beach State Park, will be shifted to the south the week of Sunday, Nov. 17.

The traffic shift will provide the needed space to construct the new median, turn lanes, and inside east and westbound travel lanes. During this phase of construction, low-profile barrier wall will be placed in the median.

Additionally, the U.S. 98/Scenic Highway 98 traffic signal will be placed in flash mode, drivers will only be permitted to make a right turn at this location.

The new traffic configuration will remain in place through early 2020.

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Anonymous commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”

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Troy commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“How about you join the military and do something for your country?”

Danny Dillard commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“This parcel needs to remain as a military asset.”

Renate commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Don’t do this!! Keep this property for the military. The public will trash it just like they did at the foot of the Destin bridge and the military closed it...”

Ryan commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“DO NOT DO THIS! The Eglin Beach park is one of the few areas in Destin that has not been overrun with tourist. This has been one of my family's...”

Lynda commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Absolutely not .. let the military keep the land so the military families can enjoy a private area to themselves! When I first moved here there was a NCO beach...”

Kirby R. Locklear commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Can we just leave well enough alone. I have been here since 1980 and this has always been a beach for military families. First the NCO Beach Club then open...”

Maureen commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“ABSOLUTELY NOT! There doesn’t need to be another beach ruined by putting condos, water sport rentals, trash and selfish people tearing the environment up! There’s a reason the base Commander...”

JK commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Yes, keep it for the military. I have no problem with that at all. As long as the project is funded with revenue from tourist development and not ‘general funds’...”

Robert Roederer commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Leave it alone! The military should have a safe place to enjoy the beach. This would be a large expense for the county. Just leave it as is.”

Highway 98 traffic will shift south as construction continues

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