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State Road 285 to close for test mission, noise advisory

The 96th Test Wing will conduct explosives testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285.   Testing will take place September 27. The road will be closed between 9 […]

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

  • In addition, residents in the area will hear a noticeably louder than typical detonation during that time.

Testing will take place September 27. The road will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Note, the road will not be closed for more than a 90-minute period. 

Back-up missions will be Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.

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“And take a look at Rocky Bayou too. That Bayou is always getting notices of "dirty" water yet there is a State Park on one side and residential on the...”
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“It is now 9:30 pm Tuesday night. Are any lanes of Hwy 98 still closed from this?”
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Tee commented on WordroW: October 6, 2026
“Great job!”
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Scott commented on WordroW: October 6, 2026
“0:40, 3 attempts. Got lucky on the second attempt”
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Tee commented on WordroW: October 6, 2026
“1:14 !”
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“I love this. Because I will probably be one of them soon enough...”
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Michael Cobb commented on WordroW: October 6, 2026
“1:40”
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Michael Cobb commented on WordroW: October 5, 2026
“2.05”
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“Go here to see all the land our county government "owns". INCREDIBLE NUMBERS AND AMOUNTS OF PROPERTY!!!! Do we pay our Elected Employees to buy and sell land or to...”
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“Adding insult to injury, our county government owns all kinds of property....acres and acres....even parcels out in the middle of no where. We are talking $$$$$MILLIONS. Where did they get...”
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