Scenic 30a Open - Draper Lake Bridge Construction Complete

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Aug 24, '15 · 1:46 PM31,9421

Walton County

Road Closure Notification for County Highway 30-A between Gulf Place and Blue Mountain Beach

Detours routes will be implemented via CR393 to US Hwy 98 to CR 83.

[Update - the official detour has been moved east to 283 (Grayton Rd) instead of 83 (Blue Mountain Rd) to relieve congestion at 83 and 98 which has no traffic light. The light at 98 and 283 should make the route safer. ]

Message boards and detour signage will be installed prior to the road closure taking affect.

Walton County Public Works is scheduled to facilitate the closure of County Highway 30-A beginning September14, 2015 to begin construction of a new bridge at Draper Lake.

The road closure will take place approximately .80 miles east of CR 393 at Draper Lake.

The bridge construction project and the associated road closure will restrict thru traffic for the duration of the project. The bridge construction project is scheduled to be complete by March 1, 2016.

Please contact Walton County Public Works at 892-8108 with any questions related to this project.

Edited Oct 1, '15 · 8:09 PM

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Beach Fanatic

Nov 6, '15 · 1:14 PM#77

Well the DOT didn't create the detour or the reason for it, why should they pay anything?

Because Highway 98 is a State Highway and DOT handles all State Roads...?

SWGB

Nov 6, '15 · 1:22 PM#78

Because Highway 98 is a State Highway and DOT handles all State Roads...?

Yes, and I've never seen an FHP trooper doing the same thing. Why would the state pay the Sheriff to station a deputy there all day?

Beach Fanatic

Nov 6, '15 · 2:34 PM#79

Both PC TV stations predicted days ahead of major rain storms so it must be their faults. Sure they both could be held responsible. Since they hate (jealous) of Sowal they should be made to pay.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 6, '15 · 2:36 PM#80

That's the point.

DOT should be the one footing the bill and paying FHP to sit there.

SWGB

Nov 7, '15 · 10:48 AM#81

That's the point.

DOT should be the one footing the bill and paying FHP to sit there.

The state has already determined they don't need a traffic light or a trooper. Everyone could just calm down, leave a little early and stop equating this to the Hindenburg.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 7, '15 · 3:30 PM#82

It took YEARS of 2 deputies sitting at Bay Dr. before we got a light there. As you all have seen...a traffic light is not going to change impatient peoples driving habits. 30A will be fixed and this all forgotten before DOT could even get a study off the ground.

AdminAuthor

Jan 27, '16 · 6:58 AM#831

Beach Fanatic

Jan 27, '16 · 8:49 AM#84

The state has already determined they don't need a traffic light or a trooper. Everyone could just calm down, leave a little early and stop equating this to the Hindenburg.

I doubt the family of the young man Killed there will agree

Beach Comber

Jan 27, '16 · 11:20 AM#85

Enjoy!:

Beach Fanatic

Jan 28, '16 · 7:31 AM#86

Looks like a funny show (above).

What's also funny is that the County STILL has not removed the blue spray paint graffiti from both the east and west "Road Closed" signs.

That is from months ago and they did arrest a group of delinquents from a subdivision on 393 S.

That look has got to go...

Beach Fanatic

Jan 28, '16 · 9:21 AM#87

Enjoy!:

Lame. Just like everything else from the cyan brand with the Wallymart sun.

SoWal Guide

Jan 28, '16 · 10:11 AM#88

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Looking good.

AdminAuthor

Feb 8, '16 · 1:12 PM#89

Draper Lake Bridge Improvement Project Update #14

Crews have prepared the roadway for asphalt and the sod has been placed on the shoulders. Paving should be completed sometime this week.

Project remains on schedule and will result in the bridge being opened no later than March 1, 2016; absent any unforeseen circumstances and weather permitting.

Moderator

Feb 8, '16 · 3:00 PM#90

Beach Fanatic

Feb 11, '16 · 3:56 PM#91

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Beach Fanatic

Feb 11, '16 · 4:11 PM#92

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Guard Rails installed today. Looks like just lacking striping. I got a few cans of white spray. # midnight # job done.

Beach Fanatic

Feb 11, '16 · 4:50 PM#93

Did someone spray paint "30 Anus" on that sign?

Beach Fanatic

Feb 11, '16 · 5:39 PM#94

Did someone spray paint "30 Anus" on that sign?

Unfortunately...

Beach Comber

Feb 12, '16 · 1:48 PM#951

SoWal Guide

Feb 12, '16 · 1:59 PM#96

Drape Lake Bridge is OPEN as just reported by someone on Facebook. Can anyone confirm? above photo certainly looks like it! Thanks PQ.

Great news for Scenic Hwy 30A West businesses and people!

Beach Fanatic

Feb 12, '16 · 3:00 PM#97

Posted on: February 12, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE: Walton County Public Works Opens Draper Lake Bridge

PUBLIC NOTICE: Walton County Public Works Opens Draper Lake Bridge

The Draper Lake Bridge construction has been completed and is now open to the public on Scenic Highway 30A.

Please note that the temporary signal located at the C.R. 83/U.S. 98 intersection will be switched to “Flash Mode” on March 2, 2016, and will remain so until Big Redfish Lake Bridge is constructed. At that time the signal will be allowed to operate for maintenance of traffic during the construction activities. We are pleased to report the Draper Lake Bridge Project has opened ahead of schedule.

The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a signal warrant analysis in the near future to determine if a permanent signal is warranted at the U.S. 98/C.R. 83 intersection.