SR 20 & CR 83A W Intersection Improvements

Project Overview

The intersection improvement and signalization of this busy intersection is being managed by Walton County. Wonderful Walton Economic Development Alliance is supporting the project by managing a grant under an interlocal agreement. Due to a significant number of military, federal workers and defense contractors using this intersection the improvement received the endorsement of the military. The City of Freeport also advocated for this critical improvement. The grant agreement requires project completion by June 2026.  The estimated completion date will be defined once the construction bid award is announced and a delivery date for the traffic signal components are known.

Representative of a typical morning at approximately 7:00am during the week.

Improve will result in left and right northbound turn lanes with additional safety measures at the intersection.

Updates

 June 4, 2026 - We are almost at the 100 percent design stage for the County to take the necessary steps to go out to bid. The design engineering firm has secured the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) driveway access permit for the project. The FDOT drainage permit is the only remaining permit pending.  Once the final drainage permit from FDOT is received, the following actions will take place:

• The final construction plans and complete permit package will be submitted to the Walton County for review and concurrence to proceed with public advertisement.

• Once the County approval to proceed is received, the engineering firm will coordinate with the County to schedule an intake meeting to start the procurement cycle. This will initiate the development of a bid package.

Look for exciting updates from Wonderful Walton as this project moves forward.