Construction activities will begin Nov. 12 along North US Highway 98 in Destin, affecting pedestrian access from Beach Drive to the Marler Bridge as part of the city’s Utility Underground Conversion Project, city officials announced Friday.
- The six-week project will implement temporary sidewalk closures on the north side of US Highway 98, requiring pedestrians to use alternate routes, according to the City of Destin.
Safety signage and barriers will be installed throughout the construction zone to ensure pedestrian safety, with officials working to minimize disruptions.
Construction activities are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding recognized City holidays, the announcement stated. While construction noise and minor disruptions are expected during working hours, businesses in the affected area will remain accessible to customers throughout the project’s duration.
- Residents, business owners, and employees in the affected areas should plan alternate routes due to limited pedestrian movement across the impacted sections, city officials advised. The project is expected to conclude in late December.
The City of Destin has designated two contacts for project inquiries: Project Manager Juan Martinez (772.224.0399, Juan@jmunderground.net) and Project Coordinator Kari Kennedy (813.409.1336, Kari@jmunderground.net).
