CHIPLEY —Drivers east and westbound on U.S. Highway 98 are now using the elevated travel lanes that pass above Cody Avenue/Campaigne Street and the entrance to the Hurlburt Field main gate and sound-side areas.
Since the traffic shift, drivers who have mistakenly exited U.S. 98 via the off-ramps have been able to rejoin the highway by continuing straight and accessing the on-ramp.
Beginning early next week, this will no longer be possible. Drivers who accidentally take exit U.S. 98 via the east or westbound off-ramp will be required to turn right, to either the main gate or sound-side entrance, and then make a U-turn to access the U.S. 98 on-ramp.
The U.S. 98-Cody Avenue intersection remains an active construction zone. Much work continues beneath the elevated travel lanes on Cody Avenue/Campaigne Street.
Drivers should be careful to obey all directional signage and the posted speed limit. In addition, be alert for construction workers, vehicles and equipment.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Traffic pattern changing for U.S. Highway 98 at Hurlburt Field