AUG. 2 – 10 CONSTRUCTION RECAP:
The following activities are specific to NW/NE 48th Street Bridge and S.R. 9/I-95.
- The NW/NE 48th Street Bridge closed to traffic on Sunday, Aug. 2, marking the start of bridge reconstruction activities. The bridge is anticipated to remain closed for approximately one year. Signed detour routes are in place, and motorists should allow additional travel time when traveling through the area.
- Crews established the construction work zone along NW/NE 48th Street, including the installation of barricades, traffic drums, signage, and Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) to safely guide motorists and pedestrians around the closure.
- Environmental protection measures were installed throughout the work zone in preparation for construction activities.
- Northbound and southbound S.R. 9/I-95 traffic was shifted to the outside lanes to establish a protected work zone for upcoming demolition and reconstruction of the NW/NE 48th Street Bridge.
- Temporary concrete barrier wall was installed along S.R. 9/I-95, and crews began preparing the area for bridge demolition activities.
- Crews completed nighttime activities along S.R. 9/I-95, including the removal of an existing overhead sign structure.
- Crews will continue roadway and pavement removal activities near the west side of the NW/NE 48th Street Bridge in preparation for upcoming bridge reconstruction.
- Asphalt milling and excavation activities are anticipated to continue within the construction area.
ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (COVERS AUG. 10 – 17)
- Nighttime demolition of portions of the existing NW/NE 48th Street Bridge over S.R. 9/I-95 is anticipated to begin this week. Crews will remove and haul demolition materials from the project site as work progresses.
- Temporary traffic control devices and lane closures will remain in place along S.R. 9/I-95 to safely accommodate construction activities while maintaining traffic flow.
- Crews will continue monitoring and maintaining traffic control devices throughout the work zone to help safely guide motorists and pedestrians.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON S.R. 9/I-95
Updated Full Closure Hours: In an effort to minimize overall impacts to the traveling public and maximize work completed during each overnight closure, the full closure hours for S.R. 9/I-95 have been revised. Lane closures will now begin at 8 p.m., with all lanes closed by 9 p.m., and reopening by 6 a.m.
- Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 Full Closures: Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 from SW 10th Street to S.R. 834/Sample Road will be closed overnight on Thursday, Aug. 13, Sunday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Aug. 17, for overhead bridge demolition. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Aug. 18 and 19 are contingency nights, if needed.
- Motorists will be detoured via SW 10th Street, Military Trail, and S.R. 834/Sample Road. Associated entrance ramps and the southbound Express Lanes within the closure limits will also be closed. Click here to view the detour flyer.
- Northbound S.R. 9/I-95 Full Closures: Northbound S.R. 9/I-95 from S.R. 834/Sample Road to SW 10th Street will be closed overnight on Tuesday, Aug. 18, Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 20, for overhead bridge demolition. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Aug. 22 and 25 are contingency nights, if needed.
- Motorists will be detoured via S.R. 834/Sample Road, S.R. 811/N. Dixie Highway, and SW 10th Street. Associated entrance ramps and the northbound Express Lanes within the closure limits will also be closed. Click here to view the detour flyer.
Important: Northbound and southbound S.R. 9/I-95 will not be fully closed on the same night. The Aug. 18 and 19 closure schedule will be determined based on construction progress.
Additional Nighttime Impacts: Northbound and southbound Express Lanes within the project area will be closed nightly, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, through Sept. 3. Up to two outside general-purpose lanes between S.R. 834/Sample Road and SW 10th Street may also be closed nightly through Aug. 20.
Motorists should allow additional travel time, follow posted detour signage, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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