Fort Lauderdale residents along NE 38th St. are gearing up for the next phase of a significant infrastructure improvement, the NE 38th Street Sewer Force Main Replacement Project, which is set to commence on Monday, February 3. The project, as reported by the City of Fort Lauderdale, includes installing new sewer force mains made from high-density polyethylene, aiming to replace the aging cast iron pipes beneath the city streets.
The construction work will commence at NE 38th St./Dixie Hwy and extend east toward US 1/Federal Hwy, endeavoring to minimize community impact with a combination of open-cut and trenchless technology, phase 1 has been already completed and now moving into phase 4, local residents should expect closures between NE 12th Ave. and NE 13th Ave. on eastbound NE 38th St. for about 4-5 weeks, while westbound traffic remains open to local travelers only.
Not only is the thoroughfare's traffic flow expected to be impacted, but local parking accessibility is also slated for change. The parking lot at NE 12th Ave. will hold restricted access, yet patrons should note that entry remains available via NE 37th Street. Further disruptions include closures to both eastbound and westbound traffic of NE 38th St. from NE 15th Ave. to NE 19th Ave. for an anticipated 6-8 weeks starting in February, as detailed by the City's announcement.
With road closures continuing for the project's duration, residents can anticipate notifications from the City prior to the initiation of said closures and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate vehicle flow. The contractor's plans require sewer main connections at multiple avenues including NE 12th, NE 13th, NE 16th, and NE 20th, "Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area," urges the City, confirming that this extensive project is slated for completion in the fall of 2025.
More information about project phases 2 and 3, which include the NE 25th Avenue Sewer Force Main Replacement Project, can be found on the City's official website. Residents and commuters are encouraged to stay informed and plan their travel routes accordingly.
