The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on U.S. 98 in Okaloosa County to facilitate drainage pipe installation. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, and is expected to last for seven days.
- The affected area stretches from Robys Drive to Woodland Park Circle, where traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The work will be carried out in two phases to minimize disruption.
In the first phase, the eastbound travel lane of U.S. 98 will shift north, creating a work zone on the south side of the road. This will allow crews to install the drainage pipe beneath the eastbound lanes.
The second phase will involve shifting both eastbound and westbound lanes to the south side of the roadway. This shift will provide a dedicated work zone on the north side of U.S. 98 to complete the drainage construction beneath the westbound lanes.
- FDOT officials have stated that directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone. All lanes are scheduled to reopen to traffic by Sunday, Oct. 27.
The department reminds drivers to exercise caution, especially at night, when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should also be alert for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
FDOT notes that all activities are weather dependent and may be subject to delay or rescheduling in the event of inclement weather.
This lane closure is part of a larger U.S. 98 resurfacing project that spans from west of Josie Road to Florida Place Southeast in Okaloosa County.
