Dennis - roads, traffic, evacuation & return

[WaltonUndercurrent]

Return Information

Kurt - as you know, last year information coming from the County about road openings was pathetic. Any information you can provide after the storm passes about when local residents can return to the south side of the Bay would so helpful - especially in regards to the 331 bridge. If you stayed, take care of yourself and your family.

Thanks!

 

[chrisv]

331 Bridge Now Open

Just heard over the SO channel that the 331 bridge is now open for travel.

 

[Kurt]

331 bridge is now open to all traffic.

 

[Kurt]

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is manning a phone bank for motorists returning into the area after Hurricane Dennis. DOT personnel are standing by 24/7 to answer calls related to detours, road closures and other transportation related issues. The toll free number is 888-638-0250 extension 637.

 

[Travel2Much]

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is manning a phone bank for motorists returning into the area after Hurricane Dennis. DOT personnel are standing by 24/7 to answer calls related to detours, road closures and other transportation related issues. The toll free number is 888-638-0250 extension 637.

I called this number and got a nice person who said that I-10 going east to SoWal is completely opened, and that the Escambia Bay Bridge opened at noon (now, that's a miracle!).

But, she said "I-10 is very congested now," which probably means of nightmare quality, and advised waiting.

 

[RiverOtter]

331 bridge is now open to all traffic.

Thanks Kurt, Leaving town right now

 

[Philip_Atlanta]

For what it's worth I drove down from Atlanta today and didn't have any problems. My route from Atlanta was 85, 185, 431, 231, I-10, then 79 to 98. I-10 was congested with lots of Escambia county tags, but didn't go below 50 mph.

 

[Passatfish]

For what it's worth I drove down from Atlanta today and didn't have any problems. My route from Atlanta was 85, 185, 431, 231, I-10, then 79 to 98. I-10 was congested with lots of Escambia county tags, but didn't go below 50 mph.

Thanks!! We are planning on heading down this Sat and this is GREAT to know. Now only if we could get in touch with our rental company!!!!

 

[Kurt]

The only road closed in Walton County at this time is Scenic Gulf Drive (Old Highway 98)