Okaloosa, Walton lane closures planned through Oct. 17

CHIPLEY — Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on these state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction activities.

●U.S. Highway 98 near Hurlburt Field. Expect alternating and intermittent lane closures between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. until further notice on the on-and-off ramps at the Cody Avenue/Campaigne Street interchange.

Closures will not be allowed during peak travel times — 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

●State Road 123 near Turkey Creek. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane near Turkey Creek 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 as crews place beams for new the bridge.  Traffic flaggers and a pilot vehicle will be on site to safely guide motorists through the work zone. 

●U.S. 331 across the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge (Clyde B. Wells Bridge) in Walton County. Expect intermittent lane closures 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.14 and Thursday, Oct. 15 as crews pour concrete for the new bridge. 

In addition, there will be alternating lane closures between Bay Grove Road and the Choctawhatchee Relief Bridge from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 as workers pave and stripe the newly constructed northbound travel lanes. Traffic will be shifted to the new lanes once this work is completed.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa, Walton lane closures planned through Oct. 17