State Road (S.R.) 817/University Drive Improvements Project

Road Number: S.R. 817

County: Broward

Contract Number: T4715

Project Number: 445624-1-52-01, 445624-1-52-02, 445624-1-52-03

Project Length: 0.77 miles

Project Limits: From South of SW 24th Street/Nova Drive to Kolsky Boulevard

Start Date: March 2026

Completion Date: Summer 2027

Contractor: Bacallao Construction and Engineering Development, LLC D/B/A BC&

Estimated Construction Cost: $6,850,000

Andrea Chung — FDOT Project Manager
andrea.chung@dot.state.fl.us or (954) 551-8985

Miguel Olivares, M.E., P.E. — Senior Project Engineer
molivares@k-factorinc.com or (786) 547-7828

Carolina Sanchez, P.E. — Project Administrator
carolina.sanchez@dot.state.fl.us or (954) 395-3156

Angel Breedlove — Community Outreach Specialist
abreedlove@corradino.com or (786) 494-6211

Scope of Work and Project Improvements

Project improvements consist of widening northbound S.R. 817/University Drive to accommodate an auxiliary lane onto the westbound S.R. 862/I-595 entrance ramp to improve vehicular capacity and operations.
Relocating traffic signal mast arms to accommodate the proposed widening.
Replacing an overhead sign structure within the project limits to enhance safety by improving sight distance visibility.
Upgrading drainage within the project limits to enhance long-term infrastructure resilience.
Replacing the bus shelters along northbound S.R. 817/University Drive from south of SW 24th Street/Nova Drive to Kolsky Boulevard to enhance safety, accessibility, and traffic operations for buses.
Installing new light poles and upgrading existing fixtures to LED lighting to enhance nighttime visibility and safety.
Upgrading sidewalk curb ramps, signage, and pavement markings through the project limits to improve visibility and connectivity.

S.R. 817/University Drive is permitted to have single lane closures nightly as needed, 8:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
Double lane closures are permitted nightly as needed, starting at 9:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
Full closures on S.R. 817/University Drive are permitted nightly as needed, 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for overhead signage installation.
Motorist and pedestrian access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.

T4715_University Drive_Project Flyer