Hwy 85 and State Road 123 to close for missions

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2025— Test missions will close State Roads 85 and 123 Thursday.

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin Test Complex between 9 a.m. and noon causing the closure of the two highways.

According to the test wing, the roads should not be closed for more than a 90-minute period.

In the event testing is canceled, back-up missions are scheduled for Aug. 22, between 9:00 a.m. and noon, and Aug. 29, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

Note, the road may be closed for several periods within the time frame.

For more information, please contact the 96th Test Wing public affairs office at 882-3931

96th Test Wing Public Affairs news release

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