BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Highway Construction and Engineering Division will begin an intersection improvement project at Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, starting Monday, April 1, 2024 (refer to attached map). 

The project will encompass: 

• Upgrades of the existing span wire supported traffic signal system to a mast arm supported traffic signal system
• Milling and resurfacing of the intersection asphalt pavement
• Signing and pavement markings
• Upgrades of the existing pedestrian curb ramps to meet current standards

Funded by the state gas tax, this project is expected to last through February 2025, barring any unforeseen conditions and/or weather delays. 

During construction, contractor personnel and inspection staff will work closely with residents and businesses in the construction area to minimize impacts caused by the project.

Project Manager Carolina Vargas can be reached at (954) 577-4572 or cvargas@broward.org. Highway Construction and Engineering Division can be reached at 954-577-4555.

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.

March 20, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT: Carolina Vargas, P.E., Engineering Unit Supervisor
Highway Construction and Engineering Division
954-577-4572
cvargas@broward.org