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Eglin Air Force Base to close State Road 285 for test mission

State Road 285 will be closed temporarily on March 26 as the 96th Test Wing conducts testing operations on the Eglin Test and Training Range. Motorists should plan alternate routes during these times. The Air Force has scheduled backup mission dates for March 27 and April 3 during the same timeframe if needed.

State Road 285 will be closed temporarily on March 26 as the 96th Test Wing conducts testing operations on the Eglin Test and Training Range.

  • The closure will affect SR 285 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., though officials said no single closure will exceed 90 minutes. Multiple closure periods may occur throughout the six-hour window.

Motorists should plan alternate routes during these times. The Air Force has scheduled backup mission dates for March 27 and April 3 during the same timeframe if needed.

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