Fort Lauderdale locals and visitors, get ready to lace up your sneakers for a good cause next Sunday. The city will host the annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K, an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to halt drunk driving tragedies. As thousands take to the streets for this noble effort, be prepared for significant traffic changes throughout the morning.
According to the City of Fort Lauderdale's government announcement, SE 3rd Avenue will be closed one block north of E. Las Olas Boulevard starting from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the event. If you have plans to traverse this area, planning ahead could save you a headache, with roads reopening progressively through the afternoon.
The 5K is not just a race but a moving tribute to the lives lost to, and families affected by, drunk driving. Participants in the Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash will be following a set route which will lead to rolling road closures from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Motorists should expect slowdowns and rerouting as the city prioritizes safety for all those joining the cause on foot.
For anyone seeking detailed information about the event or wanting to register, the official website for Walk Like MADD provides resources and instructions for attendees. Commuters, take note of these disruptions and if you're not walking or running, perhaps it's a good Sunday to avoid the downtown bustle and cheer from the sidelines—or better yet, join in and contribute to a world where there are no more victims of drunk driving.
