Beginning Tuesday, September 16, Broward County’s Freeway and Bridge Upkeep Division (HBMD) will start scour safety tasks on three movable bridges spanning the New River: the SW 4th Avenue Bridge, SE third Avenue Bridge, and Andrews Avenue Bridge.
The work includes putting in supplies to stabilize the riverbed and shield bridge foundations from erosion, addressing scour-critical situations flagged in latest Florida Division of Transportation inspections. Officers say the undertaking will safeguard the long-term stability of the bridges.
Building is predicted to be accomplished by September 2026, climate allowing. In the course of the work, one lane beneath every bridge method on each side of the river might be closed, with flaggers directing visitors by means of the work zones. Boat visitors is predicted to expertise minimal disruption.
The tasks are supported by a $3 million grant from the Florida Division of Environmental Safety’s Resilient Florida Program, together with matching funds from Broward County. HBMD has coordinated with federal, state, and native businesses to fulfill all regulatory and environmental necessities.
For extra info, contact the Freeway and Bridge Upkeep Division at (954) 357-6040 or Undertaking Supervisor John Low at (954) 579-2459 / [email protected].
Broward County officers thanked residents and commuters for his or her endurance in the course of the undertaking.
