Construction Begins February 2021

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work in late February on a $5.6 million project to construct a lighted pedestrian underpass beneath U.S. 98, immediately east of County Road 30A (C.R. 30A). The underpass will provide a safe pedestrian crossing for this busy area. 

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Quick Facts
Start Date | February 2021
Anticipated Completion | Late 2022
Construction Cost | $5.6 Million
FPID | 443360-1-52-01
Planned Improvements

This project includes constructing an 8-feet tall, 12-feet wide and 136-feet long underpass beneath U.S. 98 with safe-way lighting. Other improvements include:

  • Installing lighted access points at the northeast and southeast corners of the U.S. 98/C.R. 30A intersections. Construction will include stairs and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps.
  • Enhanced pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalks.
  • Adding a new U.S. 98 eastbound right turn lane for access to C.R. 30A southbound.
  • Drainage upgrades.
Construction Related Impacts

Lane closures will be limited to nighttime hours, 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Traffic shifts will be utilized to maintain the same number of lanes on U.S. 98 and C.R. 30A throughout construction. Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, property owners, and/or tenants may experience brief, intermittent access restrictions during the replacement of driveways adjacent to U.S. 98.  
NO TRAFFIC RELATED IMPACTS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE DESIGNATED SPRING BREAK PERIOD, MARCH 12-22.
General Inquiries:


Brian Tew
FDOT Construction Project Manager
Tele: (850) 767-4930

Ian Satter
FDOT Public Information Director
Tele: (888) 638-0250 Ext. 1205 (toll-free)
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Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status. For questions or concerns, contact Alicia Brininger, District Three Title VI Coordinator, 1074 U.S. 90 East, Chipley, FL 32428, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1502 or via email at Alicia.Brininger@dot.state.fl.us.