Public Works
As of FY 2024, the Public Works Department has 131 surtax-funded projects underway, amounting to more than $424M. Of these projects, 41 are in design procurement, 47 in design, 14 in construction procurement, and 29 in construction. Key projects currently under construction include Port Bypass Road (congestion management); NW 31 Avenue at McNab Road (intersection improvement); as well as NE 6th Avenue and Andrews Avenue (road resilience).
Note: For more historical information, view previous MAP Broward Annual Reports or the Project Dashboard.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION (HCED)
HCED received approximately $29.1M in surtax funding to create the Port Bypass Road, which is intended to offer more direct connectivity to the Convention Center and hotel, while relieving traffic congestion in the surrounding area. The total cost is projected at $67.5M, with The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contributing an estimated $12.5M and an estimated $25.9M in Constitutional Gas Tax funding. The project is expected to be complete in late 2025.
The NW 31 Avenue at McNab Road project involved road expansion for additional turning lanes, sidewalk and bike lane connections, as well as lighting and traffic signal replacements.
Flooding issues in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) are being addressed using Transportation Surtax and Gas Tax funds, with the help of additional federal and state grant awards.
The Public Works Department is working to resolve roadway drainage issues in Boulevard Gardens, Broadview Park, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, and Washington Park, as well as other areas of the County.
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD)
HBMD developed innovative design and emergency repair methods to replace the damaged beams after a severe strike on Sheridan Street bridge. Subcontractors received honors from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Broward chapter for the 2024 Small Project of the Year.
In FY 2024, Public Works completed 6 surtax funded projects, and they all were done within budget and on schedule.
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