Right turn lane on Perry Avenue in Fort Walton Beach will close on Saturdays beginning May 24
FORT WALTON BEACH — Beginning May 24 and continuing through Labor Day, the right turn lane from Perry Avenue onto eastbound U.S. 98 will be closed every Saturday to reduce neighborhood traffic congestion near the Brooks Bridge.
The closure, which runs from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. each Saturday, is aimed at discouraging motorists from using residential streets north of the bridge to bypass traffic and cut through to U.S. 98 via Brooks Street and Perry Avenue.
To alert drivers, a message board will be placed on Hollywood Boulevard. Officials warn that navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze may not reflect the closure in real time.
Okaloosa Commission: Okaloosa County will remove Crab Island buoys following repeal of boat exclusion zone
Motorists are encouraged to access U.S. 98 at Eglin Parkway (State Road 85) instead.
This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Fort Walton Beach to close right turn lane on Perry Avenue for summer
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
ROAD REPORT: Bids opening July 2 for Adams Co. Schoonover Road project
Jun. 6—Key points: * Work starting to ramp up on road projects throughout the region. * Schoonover Road project in Adams County should start in August. OTHELLO — Bids will be opened July 2 for the first phase of the rebuilding of Schoonover Road, with construction tentatively scheduled for early August. The first phase is a section about eight miles north of Ritzville; among other things, Schoonover Road connects Ritzville and Odessa. "This is a reconstruction that is widening (the road), with a new subbase and surfacing with asphalt, drainage facilities and safety rail where needed," said Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger in an earlier interview. "We're very excited to get that going," he said Tuesday. Schoonover Road is a multi-phase project; total cost for the first phase is about $3.13 million. A project to surface a section of Lind-Hatton Road in Adams County is entering its final phase. Yeager said guardrails will be installed next week in the project area, about five miles north of State Route 26 between South Damon Road and Phillips Road to the BNSF Railroad tracks. Repaving is scheduled to start June 12, with a second coat applied a week later, Yaeger said. Total project cost is about $3.12 million. People traveling on Highway 2 north of Wenatchee will encounter some delays between Leavenworth and Peshastin, beginning Monday. Traffic signal cameras and pedestrian safety upgrades will be installed at the intersection of Peshashtin's main street and Highway 2. Contractors also will be working on the Wenatchee River bridge on Highway 2 in Leavenworth. The project is scheduled for a maximum of10 working weekdays, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Transportation. Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Crews will be working the night of June 12-13 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. Some projects are ongoing, some getting close to conclusion and others continuing throughout the construction season. Crack-sealing is continuing on Moses Lake streets, as well as work on sidewalks and gutters on Westshore Road west of Moses Lake. A misunderstanding led to some confusion about the Vantage Bridge project, which — as cross-state drivers know — is continuing with one lane open in each direction in June. Originally the WSDOT announced all four lanes of the bridge would be open in June. Actually, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction Monday through Friday throughout the month of June. All lanes will be open on weekends. Two lanes will be open in each direction over the July 4 weekend, July 3 through 8. But after July 8, the construction schedule shifts, Lott said, and one lane in each direction will be closed through the end of the construction season in November. The exception will be Labor Day weekend, Aug. 28 through Sept. 2, when both lanes will be open in each direction.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
How to survive the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are referred to as the '100 Deadliest Days of Summer'. This is nationally known as the most dangerous time for teen drivers. Daniel Armbruster of AAA Public Affairs dropped by our studio to share more about how we can all be safe on the roads. You can watch our interview in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Entrepreneur
What Race Car Drivers Know That Most Entrepreneurs Don't
From having the right pit crew members to proper pacing, many strategies deployed by race car drivers on the track can be used by aspiring entrepreneurs to drive growth. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Living a full life outside of our careers gives us many opportunities to continue growing. Outside interests beyond family and friends can expand our horizons and ideas of what's possible. For me, that's studying the art of car racing. I appreciate how drivers are prepared from every angle, like prepping the car, assessing the competition and determining where and when to take risks. And I've found that the strategies deployed on the track translate well to running a successful business. Race car drivers and entrepreneurs all want to move fast and win. Beating your business competition and other cars on the racetrack both require accelerating at the perfect time. Case in point: Labor Day is now known as the time when Starbucks brings back its Pumpkin Spice latte. While that might feel early, Starbucks benefits from holiday weekend spending and while also tapping into the anticipation of the fall season. Putting the right foundation in place Pit Crew: Few things define teamwork as well as a pit crew. From the tactical direction of the crew chief to the strength of the tire changer and jack man, to the communication skills of the spotter, pit crews work seamlessly at remarkable speeds to prepare their car for the next lap and eventually the finish line. Your job is to be an agile crew chief. This could mean empowering mid-level managers to make operational calls, much like a pit crew places trust in their jackman. Or giving your marketing team the ability to practice flexible spending so they can quickly capitalize on new opportunities. It's also your job to set the tone, communicate objectives clearly and ensure everyone is aligned when it comes to roles, tactics, timelines and outcomes. Tire Pressure: Tires are a foundational element of a car, much like a strategic plan is the foundation of a viable business. Tire pressure allows drivers to optimize their handling and achieve faster lap times — it's all about the contact patch between the tires and the road. If you don't have the tire pressure right, you risk losing control during turns. Likewise, a strategic business plan gives you the ability to create alignment and achieve faster results without losing control when the unexpected happens. It gives you control and speed, and a clear view of what's working and what's not. Competitive Intel: Successfully competing means knowing who or what you are up against. Each of your competitors has some advantage. Like race car teams, you need to know the track record of your competitors — where they have succeeded and faltered, the strengths and weaknesses of team members, the amount of fuel/capital they have — and use that intel to your advantage. Get educated. Tools like Crayon share real-time insights gleaned from your competitors' digital footprints, while social listening platforms like Sprout Social offer competitor reports and performance tracking across social networks. It's not just about driving fast but driving smart. When you know the track inside out, you can clearly visualize winning the race. Related: How to Gain a Competitive Edge: 4 Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Your Competitors Driving growth Fuel Level: Think of motor fuel as your sales and marketing expenditures. You need to know how much fuel you have left in the tank. Do you front-load your pitstops (and sales/marketing expenditures) to start out strong and then conserve for the rest of the race? Or do you make more pit stops toward the end of the race (and end of the year), so you have enough fuel to get across the finish line? A SaaS company might invest heavily in Q1 ad spend to acquire annual subscribers early. There's no right answer here, as it depends on your revenue model and resources. But knowing what works best for your venture is critical for a successful year-end. Related: 5 Strategies to Know As You Scale Your Business Pacing: Perhaps one of the most important elements of car racing and running a business is determining your pace. As a track has different sections that require different speeds, so does the growth trajectory of your business. In racing, drivers often start at a moderate pace to preserve fuel and tire life on long races to avoid unnecessary wear and tear in those initial laps. Running a business is a long race, so you need to balance moderate pacing with those "push to pass" moments, when you strategically fuel a burst of acceleration to overtake your competitors. This could mean launching a feature during a competitor's PR crisis or offering limited-time pricing in a peak demand season. Other pacing factors can include funding levels, product/market fit, cost of customer acquisition, market timing, scalability and more. This is where you lean on your business strategy as a guide in determining your business's optimal pacing. Related: Delegating Doesn't Mean You Lose Control — It Means You Maximize Your Impact. Here's How to Do It Effectively. Crossing the finish line When you're racing a car, crossing the finish line is the end of the race. In running a business, it means achieving sustainable, profitable growth. That feat takes all of the above strategies, combined with your leadership skills in risk management, adaptability and innovation. And most importantly, vision and conviction. As racer Dale Earnhardt once said, "The winner ain't the one with the fastest car. It's the one who refuses to lose."
