Main building is about to get underway on a stretch of Dawn Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale off Interstate 95, in accordance with the Florida Division of Transportation.
Among the many enhancements would be the widening of the highway to accommodate twin right-turn lanes onto the interstate, a wrong-way-driver detection system and upgrading visitors alerts, stated transportation spokesman Guillermo Canedo.
The undertaking additionally will encompass triple right-turn lanes on the exit ramps from the interstate to Dawn Boulevard.
Building plans additionally embrace making it simpler for pedestrians to stroll alongside Dawn over the interstate, in accordance with undertaking plans.
The enhancements are supposed to enhance lately accomplished work on the part of Dawn Boulevard that doubles as U.S. 1, from the outdated Sears purchasing middle to the flip north of the Gateway movie show.
To cut back visitors influence, Canedo stated a lot of the work will happen at night time and on weekends. “We are going to do our greatest to keep away from peak journey occasions,” he stated. Lane closures are anticipated to happen each on Dawn and I-95, often beginning at 9 p.m. and lasting till 5 a.m. as wanted throughout building.
Enhancing the stretch of the closely traveled highway will take just a little underneath 4 years, with building getting underway in June.
Rafael Olmeda may be reached at rolmeda@sunsentinel.com or 954-356-4457.