Broward County is set to kick off a new drainage improvement project in the Washington Park neighborhood as an attempt to head off the annual battle with floodwaters that the rainy season brings. The work, slated to begin on June 17, is part of a series of maintenance efforts paid for by the Transportation Surtax, aiming to finish by February 2025, as per a county announcement.
Residents within the project's zone can expect some traffic inconvenience with work commencing on the internal roadways and later moving on to busier arteries like NW 31st Avenue and NW 27th Avenue where lane closures are anticipated during the less hectic hours from 9AM to 4PM, this despite the county's assurances that at least one lane will always remain open for the local vehicular activity and pedestrian circulation will not be greatly obstructed, the division explained.
Access to driveways and sidewalks should largely remain unobstructed throughout the undertaking and, to keep the community in the loop, message signs will be strategically placed. These signs aim to inform motorists and pedestrians well in advance about the upcoming construction work and any potential disruptions it may usher in.
The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is providing contact details for those seeking further information or wishing to address concerns regarding the drainage work - they can reach out at 954-357-6040 or get in touch with Project Manager Heily Revoll directly at 786-546-5974, or via email at [email protected], as more details emerge, the work progresses, and the completion date inches nearer.
The county has expressed gratitude in advance for the patience of residents as they push forward with the drainage improvements deemed essential for the neighborhood, full recognition was given to the inconvenience these sorts of projects can invariably cause, however, the long-term benefits of the new drainage system should prove to be a boon for preventing future flooding issues in Washington Park.
