The City of Fort Lauderdale has announced a new traffic safety initiative, targeting the intersection at SE 17th Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard, in an effort to address the line-of-sight concerns expressed by local residents. The closure, endorsed by the Colee Hammock Home Owners Association, was given the green light by the City Commission in a meeting held on Sunday, as reported by the City of Fort Lauderdale's official news release.
Responding to the local community's needs, the city is taking a measured approach by using temporary materials to initiate this closure and while they have started consensus-building a long-term solution hangs in the balance, waiting on the wings of future funding possibilities and Residential traffic won't feel much of a pinch from these changes, as recent counts indicate that SE 17th Avenue isn’t as congested as one might expect.
Those who regularly traverse through the vicinity should mark their calendars; construction is slated to kick off in the upcoming week of next Monday. Workers will be on-site Monday to Friday, hammering out improvements from the early buzz of 8 a.m. till the dimming light at 6 p.m., although this is subject to the whims of weather and other unexpected events.
Fort Lauderdale officials are reaching out to the community, asking for patience and cooperation during this period of change, as they drill down on their commitment to enhance public safety, Residents interested in the intricate details or those with inquiries can touch base with Project Manager MacKendy Philippi or Acting Deputy Director Kristin Thompson, or they can connect with the City's Customer Service Center directly for broader concerns.
For more specifics on the changes to SE 17th Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard or to obtain contact information for project representatives, please visit the City of Fort Lauderdale's news post.
