CHIPLEY, Fla., July 13, 2023—The left lane of Interstate 10 westbound will be closed between mile markers 55 and 22 from 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

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

Law enforcement personnel and directional signage will be positioned to guide drivers through the work zone. 

The speed limit on this section of I-10 will continue at 60 mph.

The $73 million construction project is adding a new I-10 interchange approximately 2.6 miles west of State Road 85 and east of the County Road 4 overpass on Antioch Road. 

Also included in the effort is widening P.J. Adams Parkway to four lanes from Crab Apple Avenue to Arena Road.

The new I-10 interchange will be signed “exit 53” and provide an alternative route for the heavily traveled S.R. 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.

Interchange construction is tentatively estimated for completion Summer 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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Florida Department of Transportation news release