Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Okaloosa County:                                  

• State Road (S.R.) 20 (John Sims Parkway) Resurfacing Project – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound nighttime lane closures on S.R. 20, from Edge Avenue to west of the Rocky Bayou Bridge, Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. These closures are required to allow crews to place thermoplastic striping and complete worklist items.

• Brooks Bridge Replacement Project – Drivers may experience traffic disruptions Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for the following construction activities:
  • 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
• U.S. 98 Bridge Rehabilitation over East Pass Bridge – Drivers may encounter intermittent single-lane closures on U.S. 98 over East Pass (Marler) Bridge, eastbound structure (Fort Walton Beach to Destin), Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13, between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The existing 35 mph speed limit will be maintained during construction.

• U.S. 98 Improvements from Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast- Drivers may encounter temporary lane closures of the outside U.S. 98 eastbound travel lane from Josie Road to Hurlburt Field, Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13 between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. for shoulder widening construction.

• S.R. 85 Resurfacing from John Sims Parkway to College Boulevard – Drivers can expect intermittent single-lane closures on S.R. 85 north and southbound, Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13, to allow crews to place thermoplastic striping, sod, and perform general clean-up. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

• I-10/Antioch Road Interchange – The left lane of I-10 westbound will be closed between Mile Markers 55 and 52 from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13 until 6 a.m. Friday, July 14. The lane closure will allow crews to shift both westbound travel lanes slightly to the south so work may continue to construct the new I-10/Antioch Road interchange (Future Exit 53). The speed limit on this segment of I-10 will remain 60 mph.

Walton County:

• U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Village Road to East of U.S. 331 – Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 98 east and westbound lane closures, Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13, between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving and striping operations. These closures are required to allow crews to place thermoplastic striping and complete worklist items.

• U.S. 98 Resurfacing from east of U.S. 331 to Peach Creek – Drivers may experience the following traffic impacts on U.S. 98 between U.S. 331 and Peach Creek:
  • Intermittent eastbound lane closures Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, July 13 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
  • Intermittent east and westbound turn-lane closures Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 from 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for turn-lane widening.

• S.R. 20 Turn Lane Construction at Okaloosa/Walton County Line – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for paving operations.

• U.S. 331 Routine Maintenance Between Clyde B. Wells Bridge and Chat Holley Road – Drivers will encounter intermittent southbound lane closures Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sidewalk repair.

• Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from East of U.S.331 to East of County Road 183 Overpass – Drivers will encounter intermittent westbound and eastbound daytime lane closures Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13 for paving operations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.