Walton County Public Works

09/28/2026

📢 BRIDGE CLOSURE NOTICE: DEWEY HOGAN ROAD 📢

The Dewey Hogan Road bridge over Beaverdam Creek is closed effective immediately to all traffic following a routine engineering inspection that revealed critical safety issues. No reopening date is set at this time.

Barricades and closure signs are active; motorists must seek alternate routes and avoid bypassing barriers.

The county appreciates community patience and will provide future updates as project timelines develop.

08/20/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
John Deere Road (Dirt Road Section)

Tentatively beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, the dirt road section of John Deere Road will be closed from Walton Road to Mountain Creek Church Road due to a culvert replacement project. The road will remain closed until completion of the project. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes!

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our roads safe!

08/19/2026

ROAD CLOSURE:

Just a heads-up for your Wednesday commute: Mt. Paran Church Road (at Lipscomb Rd) will be closed today while crews work on laying a new water main pipeline.

We strongly recommend taking an alternate route if you can to avoid delays!

If you live right in the work zone or absolutely must cross Mt. Paran Rd just let the traffic control team know when you approach. They’ll be happy to lay down temporary metal plates so you can cross safely.

Thank you for your patience while we work on improving our county's water infrastructure! drive safe out there!

08/01/2026

07/16/2026

🚧RESURFACING PROJECT - BAY CREEK CHURCH ROAD 🚧

Resurfacing will begin on Bay Creek Church Road between Hwy 78 and Hwy 81 tentatively beginning Monday, July 20, 2026.
Please keep in mind that there will be traffic delays in this area.

What to expect:
🚗 Traffic Delays: Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
🛑 Pilot Cars & Flaggers: Watch closely for crews directing traffic.
👷‍♂️ Drive Carefully: Stay alert for your safety and the safety of our crews.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads.

07/13/2026

🏆 Big Win for Walton County Infrastructure! 🏆

Walton County Public Works has been awarded the 2026 Georgia Chapter APWA Project of the Year Award in the Transportation (Under $1 Million) category for the Sardis Church Road & Youth Monroe Road Intersection Realignment Project!

The award was proudly accepted by John Allman, Cody Howington, Ray Johnson, and Tyler Pannell at the 2026 APWA Annual Conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

06/26/2026

🚧RESURFACING PROJECT - YOUTH MONROE ROAD 🚧
Resurfacing will begin on Youth Monroe Road between Hwy 81 and Hwy 78 tentatively beginning Monday, June 29, 2026.
Please keep in mind that there will be traffic delays in this area.
What to expect:
🚗 Traffic Delays: Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
🛑 Pilot Cars & Flaggers: Watch closely for crews directing traffic.👷‍♂️ Drive Carefully: Stay alert for your safety and the safety of our crews.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads! See less

06/25/2026

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🚧 SR 138 Bridge Closure Update 🚧

Crews continue making significant progress on bridge rehabilitation work over Big Flat Creek in Walton County. The roadway is anticipated to reopen Friday morning, and crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to meet that timeline.

We recognize the inconvenience this closure has caused motorists and appreciate your patience as this critical work is completed.

📄 Read the full update and project details here: https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/georgia-dot-provides-update-on-sr-138-bridge-closure-over-big-flat-creek-in-walton-county

06/22/2026

Lane Closures - Woodlake subdivision for Sweet Creek Ln and Timberland Rd

HA5 Roadway Preservation Treatment will be begin tentatively Tuesday, June 30, 2026 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026, weather permitting.

During this time one lane will be closed intermittently until work is completed.

We appreciate you patience and cooperation as we work to maintain our county roads.

06/22/2026

Lane Closures - The Columns subdivision

HA5 Roadway Preservation Treatment will be begin tentatively Monday, June 29, 2026 through Thursday, July 2, 2026, weather permitting.

During this time one lane will be closed intermittently until work is completed.

We appreciate you patience and cooperation as we work to maintain our county roads.