The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work this month on a $10.5 million construction project of a 2.3-mile segment of State Road (S.R.) 85 in Okaloosa County.
Improvements include:
- Milling and resurfacing S.R. 85, from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90.
- Installation of high-tension cable barrier (HTCB) within the S.R. 85 median, from S.R. 123 to the Shoal River Bridge.
- Sidewalk upgrades, including Americans with Disability Act (ADA) enhancements and new pedestrian pole installation.
- Shoulder widening at Redstone Drive.
- Guardrail and shoulder slope improvements at the railroad track overpass south of U.S. 90.
- New signage and pavement markings.
During construction, drivers can expect lane restrictions on S.R. 85, from Hospital Drive to U.S. 90, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Access to adjacent businesses will be maintained at all times.
