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East Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway

Financial Number: 449257-1-52-01

Project Length: 0.207 mile

Project Limits: East Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway

In-Person and Virtual Public Meeting: Thursday November 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the ArtServe located at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

To participate in the virtual public meeting, use the link below to register:

Participants can also dial in using their phone: https://tinyurl.com/LasOlasMeeting

Dial-in Number: +1(562) 247-8422

Access Code: 752-121-911

Projected Letting: Spring 2025

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026

Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027

Estimated Construction Cost: $12 M

Scope of Work:

  • Replace old deck with new solid surface aluminum deck
  • Paint the movable bridge deck and fascia elements
  • Replace important electrical components and wiring
  • Replace the mechanical span locks which connect the two halves of the movable bridge deck when the bridge is in the "down" position
  • Replace the existing navigation/marine fenders in the waterway, including replacement of the timber piles and support beams
  • Renovate the bridge tender house
  • Minor repaving of the roadway at ends of the bridge and restore traffic monitorng site

Construction Impacts:

  • Work will be done in phases to minimize impacts to the community
  • Full and partial bridge closures will occur during phases for the fender construction and deck replacement, respectively; and detours will be provided utilizing Sunrise Boulevard, SR 5/US-1, and SR A1A
  • Full bridge closures will occur during non-peak (i.e., nighttime) hours, and will not occur during major special events
  • Each phase requiring a full (nighttime only) or partial bridge closure is expected to be one month or less
  • Temporary lane closures will be required for some phases (such as bridge painting, and minor repaving) and will occur during non-peak hours
  • Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the side of the bridge opposite from any ongoing construction
  • Access to properties on both sides of the bridge will be maintained during construction
  • Marine vessel traffic will be maintained with temporary closure on half the channel during fender construction
  • Modification to the draw bridge operation schedule will be coordinated with the United States Coast Guard

Documents:

PDF Icon4492571_Flyer.pdf

Contact Information:
Para información y preguntas en Español, por favor llame al (954) 777-4302.

 
 
 
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