Commuters in Broward County better brace for more gridlock as I-95 will see lane closures that are sure to put a dent in the daily hustle. In an effort to expand the 95 Express lanes, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced that segments of the interstate from south of Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood to south of Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, along with certain parts of I-595 from I-95 to SR-7 in Davie will be undergoing construction, as outlined here.
The closures are integral to the 95 Express Phase 3C project intended to ease future traffic congestion; however, in the present they're causing headaches for drivers trying to navigate their way through the reduced lanes, the precise timings for which can be found on the FDOT's website, delays are almost a guarantee, locals might want to seek alternative routes or adjust travel times to avoid the peak construction periods.
Officials have yet to announce an exact date for when the lane expansions will be completed, but motorists and nearby businesses are keen on seeing the end of construction. These enhancements are set to provide long-term benefits by improving traffic flow and are a part of a larger initiative to accommodate the growing number of vehicles on the road each year, per information from FDOT.
While the construction aims to smooth out future rides, residents are currently feeling the bumps along the way, enduring not just the snarls in traffic but also the amplified noise and dust around the construction zones, commuters are advised to check the FDOT's live updates, so they can plan their trips accordingly avoiding the worst of the construction impacts if possible.
