Brooks Street and Bay Drive Face Halloween Evening Closures
Fort Walton Beach’s plan allows pedestrians and golf carts, with limited resident vehicle access.
Parts of Brooks Street and Bay Drive will close to through-traffic from approximately 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31, according to Fort Walton Beach’s October 26 notice. The city cites heavy Halloween pedestrian traffic. [1]
Closure limits
The Brooks Street closure runs east from Waynel Circle to Bay Drive. Bay Drive closes north from Brooks Street to Hollywood Boulevard. The city directs motorists to the detours shown on its map. [1]
Access during the closure
Pedestrians and golf carts are permitted inside the closure area. Residents with proper identification will have very limited one-way vehicle access from Brooks Street at Waynel Circle. [1]
Questions can be directed to Police Lt. Troy Williams at 850-833-9546. Check the linked city notice for updates before traveling. [1]
Sources & archive records
- City Halloween road-closure notice
Posted October 26; notice and map checked October 27, 2026. Scheduled restrictions, not a report of completed closures.
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