PALM BAY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement nighttime ramp closures at the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchange at Malabar Road (State Road (S.R.) 514) in Palm Bay, Brevard County, beginning as early as Monday night, December 1. This is Exit 173 on I-95.

These closures, which are necessary for paving operations, are the first of a series of upcoming ramp closures for the I-95 resurfacing project.

Please see the anticipated schedule and detour information below:

• The off-ramp from northbound I-95 to Malabar Road will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Monday, December 1, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 2.

o    Detour: Motorists traveling northbound on I-95 who wish to access Malabar Road should continue north to Palm Bay Road (Exit 176). Motorists should exit at Palm Bay Road, turn left, re-enter southbound I-95, and continue south to Malabar Road (Exit 173).

• The on-ramp onto northbound I-95 from Malabar Road will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, to 5 a.m. Thursday, December 4.

o    Eastbound detour: Motorists traveling eastbound on Malabar Road who wish to access northbound I-95 should continue to Babcock Street, turn left, and travel north to Palm Bay Road. Motorists should turn left (west) onto Palm Bay Road and continue to the I-95 interchange to enter northbound I-95.

o    Westbound detour: Motorists traveling westbound on Malabar Road who wish to access northbound I-95 should continue to Minton Road, turn right, and travel north to Palm Bay Road. Motorists  should turn right (east) onto Palm Bay Road and continue to the I-95 interchange to enter northbound I-95.

The work schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For the latest updates and project information, please visit www.cflroads.com/project/448977-1.

FDOT advises motorists to remain alert and follow all posted detour signs.