FDOT Central Panhandle

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

for May 2, 2025

CHIPLEY, FL – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Bay County:

• U.S. 98 Curb Removal from Oak Shore Drive and DuPont Bridge – U.S. 98 eastbound drivers will encounter an intermittent outside (right) lane closure between Oak Shore Drive and the DuPont Bridge, Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will be removing the concrete curb in this area.
• State Road (S.R.) 390 Bridge over Mill Bayou – S.R. 390 traffic, between Brook Forest Drive and Cato Road, has been shifted to the temporary bridge over Mill Bayou. Drivers should be alert for intermittent lane closures for bridge maintenance. The speed limit on this section of S.R. 390 is reduced to 30 mph.
• U.S. 231 Resurfacing from County Road 2301 to North Campflowers Road – Drivers will encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime north and southbound lane closures Sunday, May 4 through Friday, May 9 for paving operations.
• Gulf Coast Parkway Construction from U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) to Star Avenue – U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures on U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) from 11th Street to Tram Road, and on Star Avenue from north of S.R. 22 to Tram Road, beginning Sunday, May 4 through Sunday, May 11. The lane closure is necessary for crews to perform drainage structure, sidewalk, and curb and gutter installation and to allow oversized equipment to access the S.R. 370 (Gulf Coast Parkway) construction site. Advanced warning signs and traffic control devices will assist in directing motorists through the work area.
• U.S. 98 Construction from west of Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue to east of Louisiana Avenue – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures between Tyndall Drive-Airey Avenue and Louisiana Avenue through June.
• U.S. 98 (15th Street) Resurfacing from east of the 23rd Street Flyover to Jenks Avenue – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
  • The U.S. 98 (15th Street) right turn lane onto the Beck Avenue outside merge lane will be closed Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11. The lane closure is necessary to reconstruct the 15th street right turn lane and the outside merge lane onto Beck Avenue. Drivers will still be able to access Beck Avenue at the signalized intersection.
  • Motorists may encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for sidewalk and signalization activities.
• U.S. 98 Widening from Mandy Lane to east of Nautilus Street – U.S. 98 drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures between Hills Road and Nautilus Street, Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will be milling and paving the roadway.

Holmes County:

• S.R. 79 Routine Utility Maintenance from Nebraska Avenue to North Avenue – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 5 through Monday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine utility maintenance.

Jackson County:

• U.S. 90 Safety Project at S.R. 69 (Porter Avenue) Intersection – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for construction activities.
• U.S. 90 from west of U.S. 231 to west of CSX Overpass – Motorists may encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11 for construction activities.
• U.S. 90 Intersection Improvement at S.R. 73 Intersection – Motorists may encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 for construction activities.

Washington County:

• S.R. 77 from Bay County Line to north of Moss Hill Road – S.R. 77 northbound and southbound drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, May 5 through Monday, May 12 from Moss Hill Road to Daniels Lake Drive. The lane closures are necessary for crews to complete construction activities within the area in preparation for the final traffic configuration. Advanced warning signs, traffic control devices, and traffic flagmen will assist in directing motorists through the work area.
• S.R. 77 widening north of Rodgers Road to south of Cane Mill Road – S.R. 77 drivers will encounter intermittent alternating lane closures between Hagan Road and Rogers Road in Wausau, Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be placing low-profile barrier wall.
• U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Holmes Creek – Motorists may encounter intermittent daytime lane closures Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 for construction activities

All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the reduced speed limit when traveling through the construction area, to watch for construction equipment entering and leaving the roadway, and to use caution when driving through the work zone. Speeding fines double when workers are present.