CHIPLEY, Fla., June 27, 2023—The westbound inside lane of Interstate 10 will be closed between mile markers 52 and 55 from 8 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday.

The closure will allow crews to shift both westbound travel lanes slightly to the south so work can continue on the new I-10/Antioch Road interchange (future exit 53).

The speed limit on this segment of I-10 will remain 60 mph.

Law enforcement personnel and direction signage will be positioned to safely assist drivers through the work zone.

The $73 million construction effort is adding a new I-10 interchange 2.6 miles west of State Road 85 and east of the Antioch Road overpass.

Also included in the effort is widening Antioch Road to four lanes between Arena Road and P.J. Adams Parkway.

The new I-10 interchange will be signed “Exit 53” and provide an alternative route for the heavily traveled Highway 85 corridor.

In addition to relieving traffic congestion, the new interchange will improve Okaloosa County evacuation and emergency access routes and enhance regional economic development opportunities.

The interchange construction is tentatively estimated for completion in mid-2026.

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.

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FDOT news release