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

Feb 13, '16 · 6:36 AM#102

So how long will it take for the stop light @ 83 and 98 to come down? Please don't say it' permanent.

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.

SoWal Guide

Feb 13, '16 · 7:22 AM#103

Flash mode is better than none. Seems like full mode would be a good idea for spring break and summer season. Dangerous spot even with bridge open.

Beach Fanatic

Feb 14, '16 · 1:21 PM#104

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.