Attention Fort Lauderdale drivers and pedestrians: prepare for some detours and delays as bridge repairs are set to commence on the SE 3rd Avenue drawbridge, a vital artery in the city’s downtown area. According to a Broward County press release, necessary repairs are in the works to address the damage from a recent crane accident. The bridge which spans the New River will see construction activity starting Friday, July 26, with crews working tirelessly through two consecutive weekends until completion.
Commuters should take note that the bridge's southbound lanes will be completely out of commission during the repair periods, which run from 9PM Friday to 5AM Monday, beginning July 26 and again on August 2, baring any potential Weather delays unforeseen conditions. To accommodate traffic flow, a lane in each direction will be operational on the east side of the bridge. Pedestrian access will also be affected; while the west sidewalk will be closed off, the east side will remain open for foot traffic.
The repair schedule, designed to mitigate the impact on peak traffic times, may still present inconveniences for motorists and locals. Broward County's Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, the entity coordinating the construction, advises the public that during the closures, North New River Drive East will periodically shrink to a single lane, stewarded by flag personnel to ensure the safety of drivers navigating the zone. Despite the significant lane closures, the county assures that driveways and sidewalks, excepting those right at the bridge, will stay accessible throughout the project.
For additional details or queries regarding the ongoing construction, the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division hotline at 954-357-6040 stands ready to assist, and the Project Manager John Low is available at 954-579-2459 or via email at [email protected], traffic signs will be put in place to inform and guide affected motorists and pedestrians.
