Fort Lauderdale's downtown will be hosting the Lexus Corporate Run on April 2, prompting a series of road closures and detours. Drivers and commuters are advised to prepare for disruptions starting April 1 and lasting through April 3 to accommodate event setup and activities.
For those planning their week, be aware of the following key closures. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on April 1 until 4:00 p.m. on April 3, SW 2nd Street will be closed between SW 5th Avenue and SW 4th Avenue. Later, at 11:00 p.m. on April 1, closures will extend to include SW 2nd Street from Avenue of the Arts to SW 5th Avenue, as well as SW 5th Avenue from Broward Boulevard to SW 2nd Street. However, access to the Arts and Science District Garage will still be available via Broward Boulevard.
On race day, April 2, additional street closures will begin at 9:00 a.m. SW 4th Avenue will be closed from Broward Boulevard to SW 2nd Street, though deliveries to the Museum of Discovery's loading dock will still be allowed. From 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., SW 2nd Street will be closed between SW 4th Avenue and S Andrews Avenue, with access restricted to local traffic only.
For those planning to watch the race or avoid it, sequential road closures will occur along the route on race day. From 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., SW 2nd Street will be closed between Andrews Avenue and SE 3rd Avenue, with other sections of the race path following a similar closure schedule. Detailed lane closures along the route can be found on the event website. To reduce delays and improve travel efficiency, it's advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time. For more information about the closures and the event, visit the City of Fort Lauderdale's official website.
