Project description
U.S. 331 has been widened to four lanes between the south end of the Clyde B. Wells Bridge across Choctawhatchee Bay and the U.S. 98 intersection. The $12 million improvement project also included safety and drainage upgrades, new stormwater retention ponds, traffic signals, sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
U.S. 331 is the major north-south transportation artery in Walton County. Visitors use the corridor to travel to the Beaches of South Walton. A large number of commuters living in central and northern Walton County use the highway to commute to their jobs in the rapidly growing southern portion of the county. In addition, the roadway is a primary hurricane evacuation route.
These factors made improving U.S. 331 an important priority for the Florida Department of Transportation and the citizens of Walton County.
C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. of Hosford, Fla. constructed the project for the Florida Department of Transportation, District Three. Genesis CE&I Services, Inc. of Crestview is provided construction engineering and inspection support for FDOT.
