Monday, January 10, 2011

Street Closures

Traffic Information Updates

The Public Information Office is sending this Traffic Update to keep you informed about road closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale. These advisories will continue to be sent on a weekly basis. Please be advised that this report is compiled from multiple sources and agencies that, at times, provide conflicting information. The Public Information Office makes every attempt to ensure accuracy; however, due to the fluid nature of road closures, this information is subject to change. This Traffic Update is also posted on the City’s website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Traffic/TrafficUpdate.htm.

Information Regarding Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale

>> Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale will be closed between NW 22 Road and NW 23 Avenue. The following detours will be in effect beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.:

  • Westbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will be detoured around the affected area using NW 22 Road, NW 6 Court, and NW 24 Avenue.
  • Eastbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will detoured around the affected area using NW 23 Avenue, NW 5 Street, and NW 21 Terrace.

Signs will be posted in the area to alert motorists of the detours. Motorists should expect delays in and around the affected area. The repair work is expected to be completed by end of day Friday, January 14, 2011.


>> The following traffic restrictions will be in effect for portions of Sistrunk Boulevard when road construction begins on January 3, 2011:

  • Sistrunk Boulevard will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between N.W. 19 Avenue and N.W. 24 Avenue.
  • Sistrunk Boulevard will be closed between Andrews Avenue and N.E. 3 Avenue. Motorists will be detoured around the closure via N.E. 7 Street (north) and N.E. 5 Street (south).

Construction work in these sections of Sistrunk Boulevard is expected to continue through July 2011.


>> SUNRISE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 56 AVENUE AND FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE - One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14. Also, one lane will be closed in either direction overnight Monday, Jan. 10, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night.


>> US 1 SOUTHBOUND TO I-595 WESTBOUND IN FORT LAUDERDALE - The ramp from US 1 southbound to I-595 westbound will be closed to all traffic overnight Thursday, Jan. 13, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday.


>> STATE ROAD 838/SUNRISE BOULEVARD WEST OF BAYVIEW DRIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One or two lanes will be closed in either direction overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. each night.


>> HENRY E. KINNEY TUNNEL ON US 1 NEAR DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE - The northbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, and the southbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.


>> COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One lane will be closed in either direction Wednesday, Jan. 12, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.


Please remember to slow down in construction areas and always buckle up, drive carefully and arrive safely.

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