for immediate release
October 1, 2004

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Only two lanes of US Highway 98 are available for most of the distance between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. During peak traffic hours, lengthy delays are being experienced. Traffic into and out of Destin may be heavier than usual with the Destin Seafood Festival this weekend and the Destin Fishing Rodeo throughout the month of October.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office offers some advice for motorists traveling between Fort Walton Beach and Destin:

• If possible, avoid eastbound 98 into Destin between 7 and 9 AM, and westbound 98 out of Destin between 4 and 8 PM.
• Motorists may consider taking the Mid-Bay Bridge as an alternative route.
• Allow extra travel time.
• Practice courtesy and patience when merging from four lanes into two lanes. Do not attempt to race ahead of other traffic while merging.

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for more information contact Sgt. Rick Hord, Public Information Officer

(850) 651-7420

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