BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Highway Construction and Engineering Division will install a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal system at Southeast 3rd Avenue and Southeast 1st Street in Fort Lauderdale (see attached map). This state gas tax-funded project begins Tuesday, April 16 and will conclude in July 2024, barring any unforeseen conditions and/or weather delays. Additional project improvements include:
- Installation of a traffic control cabinet and pedestrian push button pedestals to the HAWK
- Upgrades of existing pedestrian sidewalk and ramp to meet current ADA standards
- Milling and resurfacing of the intersection asphalt pavement
- Signing and pavement markings
During construction, contractor personnel and inspection staff will work closely with residents and businesses to minimize impacts caused by the project.
Project Manager Martin Montoya can be reached at 954-577-4633 or mamontoya@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.
April 12, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Richard Tornese, Director
Highway Construction and Engineering Division
954-577-4579
rtornese@broward.org