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Temporary closure of Brooks Street in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Beginning Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the City of Fort Walton Beach will begin a project to install a water and sewer tap to 109 Brooks Street SE. Work is anticipated to last two days. During this time, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Brooks Street will be closed to thru traffic from Highway 98 to […]

Jared Williams

Beginning Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the City of Fort Walton Beach will begin a project to install a water and sewer tap to 109 Brooks Street SE.

Work is anticipated to last two days.

During this time, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Brooks Street will be closed to thru traffic from Highway 98 to 139 Brooks Streets SE.

The city is asking that residents remove all vehicles and obstructions from the right-of-way.

“We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” wrote the city in a press release.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Pete Williamson at (850) 833-9613 or pwilliamson@fwb.org.

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