Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach, FL · Traffic & Transit
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State Road 390 widening project nears finish line after nearly a decade
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Transportation says the final phase of the State Road 390 widening project is on track to wrap up by the end of 2026. The project began in 2017 and has expanded State Road 390 from two lanes to six. It was divided into three segments: the first, from Jenks Avenue to Baldwin Road, was completed in 2022; the second, from Jenks Avenue to State Road 77, wrapped up in 2024. Crews are now working on the final stretch, from Baldwin Road to 23rd Street.
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Traffic Alert: Semi-truck fire causes lane closures on Hwy 331
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The northbound lanes of Hwy. 331 South are shut down near the intersection with Business 331 in Freeport due to a semi-truck fire. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said no injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities asked drivers to use caution in...
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Panama City Beach City Council considers new e-bike rules
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Panama City Beach City Council is taking steps to make sidewalks safer by considering new rules for e-bikes. At Thursday morning’s city council meeting, the council heard the first reading of the proposed rules. Council members say some e-bikes are capable of going...
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Panama City Beach proposes sidewalk E-bike speed limits, regulations based on bike class
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A hot topic making its way through Panama City Beach’s Council is E-bike regulations. Council members drafted a resolution after several residents brought safety concerns to their attention. That resolution had its first reading on Thursday. Council members are proposing 10-mile-an-hour speed limits on sidewalks, and want to prohibit […]
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Traffic Alert Update: Road cleared after crash in Miramar Beach
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: WCSO says the roadway has been cleared and lanes are reopened. Highway 98 is blocked due to a crash in Miramar Beach near 30A, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The crash is at the intersection of Highway 98 and 30A. Multiple...
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Traffic crash blocks lanes on Hwy 98 in Miramar Beach
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A traffic crash has caused a roadblock on Highway 98 in Miramar Beach on Wednesday morning. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 98 and 30A. Deputies reported that multiple lanes on Highway 98 are blocked in both directions. Traffic is currently […]
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Traffic Alert Update: Roadway cleared after head-on collision in Freeport shuts down part of Hwy 20
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: Hwy 20 has reopened after a portion was closed Friday morning due to a crash. A head on collision has shut down Hwy 20 near Windswept Blvd. in Freeport on Friday morning, Walton County Sheriff’s Office says. WCSO and Walton County Fire Rescue...
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Freeport Highway 331 Gateway Project Receives $100K FDOT Grant
The award builds on years of planning to create a beautiful and welcoming entrance into the growing Walton County community. Every community has a first impression. For Freeport, that first impression is about to become a little greener. The City of Freeport has been awarded a $100,000 Florida Department of...
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Destin launches neighborhood resurfacing projects with temporary lane closures until early August
Destin, Florida – A smoother ride is coming to several Destin neighborhoods, but drivers will need to trade a little convenience for the improvement. Starting later this month, road crews are scheduled to begin a carefully timed resurfacing effort that will move from street to street through early August.
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Deadly crash on Hwy 389, roadway now clear
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE:. A 33-year-old Panama City man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 389 in Bay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, a gray Suzuki motorcycle and a silver Kia Soul were both heading south on County...
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Back Beach Road widening: Phase 1 complete, two more to go
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The first segment of a $169 million widening project along U.S. 98, known locally as Back Beach Road, is wrapping up — nearly a year ahead of schedule. Construction barrels are coming down, and all six lanes are now open to traffic between Mandy Lane and Nautilus Street.
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U.S. 98 widening project moving forward ahead of schedule
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For residents and visitors of Panama City Beach, orange barrels, construction workers, and lane shifts have become the norm during daily commutes. But as of Wednesday, the orange barrels have been picked up, and six lanes are open along one of the most congested segments of the Florida Department of […]
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Traffic Alert: Crash on Hwy 79
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A traffic crash at Hwy 79 near Breakwater Blvd. is causing lane blockage in both north and southbound lanes. Authorities ask that travelers avoid the area. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and...
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UPDATE: Tarpon Dock drawbridge now open
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: The drawbridge has been reopened to vehicle traffic. Panama City officials say E Beach Dr. between Fourth St & E 2nd Ct is closed until further notice. Due to extreme heat, the Tarpon Dock Drawbridge cannot close. Marine traffic can still pass through, but...
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Traffic accident causing delays on Highway 98 near Parker
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -UPDATE: Officials say roadway is now open to traffic. This morning, a traffic accident involving multiple vehicles is causing delays. Officials are currently working to clear the scene near the intersection of Highway 98 and Alma Avenue. One person was injured and transported to the hospital.