U.S. 98 Project Development and Environment Study From C.R. 30A near Sandestin to West of Phillips Inlet Bridge
U.S. 98 Project Development and Environment Study From C.R. 30A near Sandestin to West of Phillips Inlet Bridge
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Walton County – /strong> – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing concerning the U.S. 98 widening Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from CR 30A near Sandestin to west of Phillips Inlet Bridge in Walton County, on Thursday, November 13.
The hearing will begin with an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST), followed by a formal presentation and public comment period beginning at 6:00 p.m.
How to Participate
Citizens may participate in either the virtual public hearing at
www.nwflroads.com/calendar
or attend in person at the Vision Church – Gymnasium,
5200 U.S. 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Pre-registration is required for the virtual format and encouraged for in-person attendees.
About the Project
This hearing provides an opportunity for the public to review and comment on proposed improvements to add capacity on U.S. 98 by widening the roadway from four to six lanes between C.R. 30A and west of Phillips Inlet Bridge.
U.S. 98 is a critical east/west roadway and serves as a hurricane evacuation route. The study covers a total distance of 19.4 miles, and interchange concepts are being evaluated at U.S. 98 and U.S. 331.
Project Materials
Maps, drawings, and other information are available for review beginning at noon (CDT), Thursday, Oct. 16 at
www.nwflroads.com/calendar
and on-site through Sunday, Nov. 23 at the
Walton County Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Project materials may also be requested from FDOT Project Manager Alan Vann at
Alan.Vann@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at
(888) 638-0250, ext. 1523.
Comments
All comments provided or postmarked on or before Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 will become part of the official record.
Accessibility
This hearing is being held without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or translation services (free of charge) should contact the FDOT project manager.
