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State Road 285 to close for test mission on August 15-16

The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on August 15 and 16, requiring the closure of State Road 285. The road will not be […]

Jared Williams

The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on August 15 and 16, requiring the closure of State Road 285.

The road will be closed during a window between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

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.

In the event testing is cancelled, back-up missions are scheduled for August 17 and 18 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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