Walton Updates Dirt-to-Pave Work on Primrose, Orange Blossom, Poinsetta Avenues
Walton County's Oct. 19, 2026 update lists three dirt-to-pave roads under construction, with lane closures expected and no completion dates given.
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Where the Walton County dirt-to-pave projects stand
Walton County Public Works posted an update on its infrastructure projects on Oct. 19, 2026. It lists three dirt-to-pave roads, all in construction, and says the work depends on the weather and may be delayed or rescheduled.
| Road | Paving | Extent | Status as of Oct. 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Primrose Avenue | 0.35 miles | Walden Road to Clearwater Drive | Stabilizing road base; the project includes pavement striping and sod |
| Orange Blossom Avenue (east and west) | 0.26 miles | Brookside Drive to the end of county maintenance | Stabilizing road base; drainage and sod completed; the project includes pavement striping |
| Poinsetta Avenue (east and west) | 0.32 miles | Walden Road to the end of county maintenance | Stabilizing road base; drainage inlets installed; sod being installed |
What drivers can expect
The county anticipates intermittent shoulder and lane closures on all three projects for their full duration. It also reminds drivers to use caution in work zones and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and leaving the roadway.
Other county road projects in the same update
The same update lists 13th Street, where paving of 0.64 miles from Churchill Bayou Road to the end of county maintenance is under construction, with drainage work ongoing. It also lists a southbound right turn lane on Old Ferry Road at US 98, which is under construction.
What the update does not say
The update gives no start or finish dates for any project, and it does not give costs or funding sources. For more information, contact Walton County Public Works at (850) 892-8108.
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Questions and answers
- Which roads are in Walton County's dirt-to-pave program right now?
- According to the county's News Flash dated Oct. 19, 2026, E. Primrose Avenue, Orange Blossom Avenue (east and west) and Poinsetta Avenue (east and west) are dirt-to-pave projects in construction.
- Will the Walton County dirt-to-pave projects cause lane closures?
- Yes. Walton County Public Works anticipates intermittent shoulder and lane closures throughout the duration of each project, according to its News Flash dated Oct. 19, 2026. The update gives no completion dates.