BROWARD COUNTY, FL -  The Highway Construction and Engineering Division is conducting a Virtual Public Information Workshop regarding a proposed penny surtax funded sidewalk, ADA improvements, roadway and drainage improvements along NE 56th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The workshop will be available for the public to attend virtually, at their convenience, here from September 1-15, 2020. Information on the project will be provided and comments will be allowed.

Proposed Improvements:

• Addition of sidewalks along the north and south side of NE 56th Street from NE 18th Avenue to NE 22nd Avenue

• Addition of ADA curb ramps at street crossings

• Roadway pavement rehabilitation (milling and resurfacing)

• Localized drainage improvements

The $1.5 million project is estimated to start in early 2021 and be completed by late 2021. Design plans can be requested by contacting Aylin Costa, Project Engineer.

About Highway Construction and Engineering Division 
Highway Construction and Engineering provides project design and management for County Capital road and park improvements; surveying, engineering plan review, permitting, and inspection of construction on functionally classified County roads; review of subdivision plats and administration of County conditions for development; maintenance of right-of-way and development-related records. For more information, call 954-577-4555.

DATE: August 26, 2020
CONTACT: Carolina Bustamante, P.E.
Highway Construction and Engineering Division 
PHONE: 954-577-4603
EMAIL: abustamante@broward.org