5 Okaloosa traffic changes to expect

Drivers will encounter the following traffic variations on Okaloosa state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. 

  • State Road 189 (Beal Parkway) intersection improvement at S.R. 393 (Mary Esther Boulevard): There will be intermittent lane restrictions on Beal Parkway between Ewing Court and Water Street from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 21 as crews perform paving operations, sidewalk and driveway construction.
  • Interstate 10 resurfacing from east of County Road 189 (Holt/ Exit 45) to west of Yellow River: Drivers can expect intermittent eastbound and westbound closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 21 as crews perform construction activities.   
  • U.S. Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island pedestrian overpass bridge painting at Destin West Condominium: Traffic on U.S. 98 will encounter lane restrictions at Destin West Condominiums from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 21 as workers paint the pedestrian overpass bridge. Off-duty law enforcement will be on site.
  • U.S. 90 driveway construction in Crestview at West James Lee Boulevard: The eastbound, outside lane will be closed at West James Lee Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 21 as crews perform new driveway construction activities.
  • U.S. 98 deceleration lane construction near St. Mary Avenue: Eastbound traffic near St. Mary Avenue will encounter lane restrictions through Thursday, Dec. 21 as crews construct a deceleration lane in the median and new curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 5 Okaloosa traffic changes to expect