Walton County Public Works Update

Walton County – 08/16/25 – Walton County Public Works is pleased to share the latest updates on our ongoing infrastructure projects. Our dedicated in-house crews have been working diligently to improve infrastructure throughout the county. Here is the latest progress on these important efforts.

BEAVER DAM PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Project Improvements:

• Installation of a stormwater retention pond on a 0.15-acre site with sod

• Parking lot with 16 standard parking spaces and 2 designated handicap accessible spaces

• Stormwater inlet with 104-foot pipe to discharge collected stormwater to retention pond

Current Status:

• Under Construction

General Information:

• This project was designed by Walton County Engineering Department

• This project is funded through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP).

JOHN WHITE ROAD PH I DIRT-TO-PAVE PROJECT

Project Improvements:

• Paving 2,600-foot section of John White Road, extending from Dewey Drive to Caswell Drive.

• Drainage Improvements

• Stabilization

• Installation of new sod in right-of-way

• Pavement Striping

Current Status:

• Under Construction (Sod Installation)

Traffic Impacts:

• Intermittent shoulder and lane closures are anticipated throughout the duration of the project.

FOREST SHORE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

Project Improvements:

• Drainage system along Forest Shore Road

• Construction of a new sidewalk

• Installation of new sod in right-of-way

Current Status:

• Under Construction

General Information:

• This project was designed by Kimley-Horn

• This project is funded through the South Walton Infrastructure Funds and $400,000 from the Sidewalk Funds

CANNON DRIVE RESURFACING PROJECT

Project Improvements:

• Paving 1.03-mile section of Cannon Drive, extending from Adams Street to County Highway 147W

• Pavement Striping

Current Status:

• Under Construction

Traffic Impacts:

• Intermittent shoulder and lane closures are anticipated throughout the duration of the project.

GEORGE MONTGOMERY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT

Project Improvements:

• Paving 2,600-foot section of John White Road, extending from Dewey Road to Caswell Road

• Drainage Improvements

• Stabilization

• Pavement Striping

Current Status:

• Under Construction

Traffic Impacts:

Intermittent shoulder and lane closures are anticipated throughout the duration of the project.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

• Choctaw Beach Park Drainage and Repair

• CR 3280 and Bear Creek Blvd Drainage and Repair

• New Paxton Medical Facility Drainage

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and existing the roadway.