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State Road 285 to close again for Eglin AFB missions next week – February 7-10

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285 again. Testing will take place from Feb. 7-10, 2023. The road will be closed between the scheduled times on the following dates:  The road will not be closed for more than a 90-minute period. Note, the […]

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285 again.

Testing will take place from Feb. 7-10, 2023. The road will be closed between the scheduled times on the following dates: 

  • Feb. 7 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Feb. 8 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Feb. 9 between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 10 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The road will not be closed for more than a 90-minute period. Note, the road may be closed for several periods within the time frame. 

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