EASTPOINT, FL (WTXL) — UPDATE (9/11/2026)
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office says Highway 98 is back open in Eastpoint following erosion earlier this week. In a Facebook post, they said one lane is now open and that drivers should use caution while traveling through the construction zone as crews continue to work.
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said erosion has closed a portion of Highway 98 in Eastpoint for repairs.
The road is expected to be closed for several weeks while repairs are made.
FCSO said the public is prohibited from entering the work zone or tampering with construction equipment, and anyone caught entering the area or tampering with equipment could be arrested.
Traffic should use CC Land and Highway 65 as an alternative route.
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