Washington County, Florida Emergency Management Operations Advises of Traffic Disruption on November 4, 2023 Weekend

By | November 3, 2023

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

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 Monday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Nov. 10 for paving operations.
  • Buddy Road Bridge Replacement over Brock Mill Branch – Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch will be closed through the end of fall 2023 as crews replace the bridge. Traffic should follow the posted signage through the detour route.

Holmes County:

  • S.R. 2 Resurfacing from Choctawhatchee River Bridge to County Road (C.R.) 177 and from Ten Mile Creek to the Jackson County line – Drivers may encounter intermittent, daytime east and westbound lane closures Sunday, Nov. 5 through Friday, Nov. 10. These closures are required for the installation of new drainage structures. Directional signage and traffic flaggers will be positioned to assist drivers through the work zones. The speed limit through the project limits is reduced to 45 mph.
  • Thomas Drive Bridge Replacement over Open Creek – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 9 for construction activities.
  • Tram Road Bridge Replacement over Reedy Creek and Miller Bay – Motorists will encounter a detour for Tram Road over Little Reedy Creek through the end of fall 2023. Traffic should follow the posted signage through the detour route.
  • Robbins Bridge Road Bridge Replacement over Ten Mile Creek – Motorists will encounter a detour for Robbins Bridge Road through the end of fall 2023. Traffic should follow the posted signage through the detour route.

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.