FDOT Big Bend & Central Panhandle

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Updated  Friday,  Sept. 4, 2026

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

Franklin County:

• S. 98 Resurfacing from Franklin Street to Carrabelle River Bridge – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for construction activities.

Gadsden County:

• S. 27 (State Road (S.R.) 63) Resurfacing from S.R. 159 to Shad Rest Road – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures at Scotland Road Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for turn lane construction.

Leon County:

• R. 263 (Capital Circle) from S.R. 61 (Crawfordville Road) to Springhill Road – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
  • Turn lanes at the intersection of Capital Circle SW and Crawfordville Road will be condensed to one lane, Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• S. 90 (Tennessee Street) Routine Maintenance near North Macomb Street – Motorists may encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 13 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for thermoplastic operations.
• R. 61/U.S. 363 (Crawfordville Road) from Arden Road Gaines Street – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Sept. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction activities.
• S. 319 (Crawfordville Road) from South of S.R. 61 to Arden Road – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Sept. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction activities.
• R. 61 (South Monroe Street) Resurfacing from Perking Street to north of Jefferson Street – Motorists may encounter intermittent north and south bound lane closures between Perkins Street and Apalachee Parkway Sunday, Sept. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction activities.
• R. 63 (U.S. 27/Monroe Street) from Lakeshore Drive to John Knox Road – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction activities.

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

Jackson County

• S.R. 2 Resurfacing from S.R. 77 to west of Spring Branch Bridge – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for drainage operations.

Bay County:

• S. 231 Intersection Improvement at Star Avenue/Titus Road – Titus Road is temporarily closed at the U.S. 231 intersection. The closure is required for the reconstruction and realignment of Titus Road and to construct a new bridge. Drivers should detour via U.S. 231, State Road (S.R.) 390 and Titus Road. Detour signs are in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone. The temporary closure of Titus Road at U.S. 231 is expected to be in place through late 2026.
• S. 231 (S.R. 75)/23rd Street (S.R. 368) Resurfacing Project – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on 23rd Street from S.R. 390 to U.S. 231 Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for sidewalk construction.
• DuPont Bridge Replacement Project – S. 98 drivers will encounter periodic outside lane closures from Oak Shore Drive to Bonita Bay Drive Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for widening and drainage work.
• R. 390 Bridge Rehabilitation over Mill Bayou – The week of Monday, Sept. 14, S.R. 390 drivers will encounter a new traffic configuration at the Mill Bayou Bridge as traffic is shifted onto the newly constructed structure. While the new bridge is now in service, crews will continue roadway construction in the area and begin removing the temporary steel bridge. Additionally, construction is underway for the S.R. 390 eastbound left turn lane to access North Bay Haven Charter School. During school pick up and drop off, law enforcement will be onsite to direct traffic.

• U.S. 98 Widening Project from Richard Jackson Boulevard to the Hathaway Bridge – Drivers will encounter traffic impacts at the following locations on U.S. 98:
  • Eastbound lane closures between Alf Coleman Road and Richard Jackson Boulevard Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for low-profile wall placement.
  • Intermittent lane closures from Richard Jackson Boulevard to the Hathaway Bridge Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for striping and signalization activities.
  • Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 the intersection of U.S. 98 and Allison Avenue will be temporarily closed for reconstruction. The intersection will reopen Thursday, Sept. 10. During the closure, Allison Avenue drivers needing access to U.S. 98 westbound should right turn onto U.S. 98 and then make a U-turn at Chip Seal Parkway.

Holmes County:

• S.R. 90 and S.R. 79 Bonifay Resurfacing Project – U.S. 90 drivers will encounter periodic intermittent lane closures from east of Banfill Avenue to east of Hubbard Street Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews will be paving the roadway. In addition, S.R. 79 drivers will encounter intermittent periodic lane shifts from U.S. 90 to north of County Road 177 Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Washington County:

• Interstate 10 Bridge Rehabilitation over Pate Pond Road (Exit 104) – Drivers will encounter westbound lane closures at the overpass, Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for paving operations.

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.

For more information, visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on the web at www.nwflroads.com, follow us on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl and Instagram @myfdot_nwfl, or like us on Facebook at MyFDOTNWFL.

 

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CURRENT PROJECTS

U.S. 231 & 23^rd St. resurfacing

project to begin in Bay County

CHIPLEY, FL –The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin an $11.4 million project to resurface and improve two roadway segments in Bay County, including U.S. 231 (State Road (S.R.) 75) from U.S. 98 (15th Street) to Baldwin Road (C.R. 231) and 23rd Street (S.R. 368) from S.R. 390 to U.S. 231.

Planned project work includes:

• Signalization upgrades.
• Sidewalk improvements.
• Curb and gutter and drainage enhancements.
• Signing and pavement marking.

Additional improvements are also planned along S.R. 390 (Beck Avenue) from U.S. 98 to 23rd Street and on S.R. 327 (Lisenby Avenue) from 23rd Street to S.R. 390.

During construction, lane closures may occur nightly between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. For the U.S. 231 segment between U.S. 98 and Baldwin Road, lane closures from Memorial Day through Labor Day will be limited to Sunday through Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

This project is scheduled for completion in mid-2028.

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Ecofina Creek Bridge in

Bay County being replaced

CHIPLEY, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a $14.8 million project to replace the existing Econfina Creek Bridge on State Road 20 in Bay County.  Additional improvements for this project include:

• Roadway approach reconstruction.
• New guardrail.
• Drainage improvements.
• Signing and pavement markings.

During construction, a temporary roadway and bridge will be constructed, just north of the existing structure to allow crews to demolish and reconstruct the bridge in the existing location. Two travel lanes, one in each direction, will remain open. Additionally, access to the Pitt and Sylvan recreation area and the Econfina Public Canoe Launch will remain open throughout construction.

Drivers may encounter periodic lane closures and minimal traffic disruptions. Noise and vibration will occur during pile‑driving operations. The speed limit will remain at 45 mph.

This project is scheduled for completion in late 2029.

 

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Intersection closure 

for Tennessee Street

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began a $7.5 million resurfacing and improvement project on State Road (S.R.) 10 (U.S. 90/Tennessee Street) from S.R. 61 (U.S. 27/Monroe Street) to S.R. 265 (Magnolia Drive) in Leon County on May 31, 2026.

Project improvements include:

• Milling and resurfacing.
• Retaining wall replacement.
• Curb ramps and ADA improvements.
• Signing and pavement markings.
• Landscaping and aesthetic enhancements.

Drivers may experience intermittent nighttime lane closures and restrictions, as well as select intersection detours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Speeding fines are doubled when workers are present.

This project is scheduled for completion Mid 2027.

 

 

 

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