Sewer upgrade may slow S.R. 85 traffic near hospital today

New pipe is stockpiled near Lowe's in January for use in the sewer line upgrade currently under construction in the area of North Okaloosa Medical Center and the home improvement store.

CRESTVIEW — A sewer pipeline construction via directional bore under State Road 85 at Hospital Drive will be performed throughout the day on March 26, Crestview Public Works has announced.

No lanes on SR 85 will be closed, however, city officials ask that motorists drive with caution through the work zone to ensure the safety of the construction workers.

Hospital Drive at SR 85 will remain open to traffic, with construction equipment located adjacent to the road on Hospital Drive, officials said.

The work is part of the stormwater runoff and sewer line upgrade that will facilitate expansion in the area around Redstone Avenue, Wal-Mart and Lowe's.

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