Washington County, Florida Emergency Management Advises Traffic Disruptions on State Roads in Washington and Holmes Counties

By | June 30, 2023

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Washington and Holmes counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, there will be no lane closures on major state roads from 7 a.m. Friday, June 30 to 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 5.

Washington County:

  • U.S. 90 Resurfacing from State Road (S.R.) 277 (Vernon Highway) to End of Four-Lane East of Chipley – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 for sidewalk operations.

Holmes County:

  • Thomas Drive Bridge Replacement over Open Creek – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 for construction activities. Please use caution when traveling through the construction area.
  • County Road 177A Shoulder Widening from Bonifay Gritney Road to Skitter Road – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for paving operations.

All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.