THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
The NW/NE 48th Street Bridge over State Road (S.R.) 9/I-95 closed on Sunday night, Aug. 2 in both directions for full reconstruction, and will remain closed through Summer 2027 as part of the Early Construction Works phase of the SW 10th Street Connector Project.
To help ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists, signed detour routes will be in place throughout the duration of the closure.
- Regional traffic will be directed to the primary state roadway network, including SW 10th Street, S.R. 845/Powerline Road, S.R. 811/Dixie Highway, and S.R. 834/Sample Road.
- Local traffic will be directed to alternate north-south routes, including Military Trail and NE 3rd Avenue/FAU Research Park Boulevard.
Advance warning signs and detour signage will be installed throughout the construction limits to help guide travelers safely through the area. Access to homes, businesses, schools, and emergency services will be maintained at all times during construction.
S.R. 9/I-95 TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Express Lanes Full Closure Notice: The northbound S.R. 9/I-95 Express Lanes between S.R. 816/Oakland Park Boulevard and S.R. 834/Sample Road will be closed to traffic nightly from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for bridge construction operations. Motorists will be directed to exit the Express Lanes onto the General-Purpose Lanes at S.R. 816/Oakland Park Boulevard and may re-enter the Express Lanes north of S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard.
Express Lanes Full Closure Notice: The southbound S.R. 9/I-95 Express Lanes between S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard and S.R. 814/Atlantic Boulevard will be closed to traffic nightly from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for bridge construction operations. Motorists will be directed to exit the Express Lanes onto the General-Purpose Lanes at S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard and may re-enter the Express Lanes by S.R. 814/Atlantic Boulevard.
S.R. 9/I-95 Lane Closures:
- Northbound S.R. 9/I-95 will have the two outside general-purpose lanes closed, between north of S.R. 834/Sample Road and SW 10th Street, Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for bridge construction operations. The first lane will close at 8 p.m., the second lane will close as 8:30 p.m., and all lanes will re-open by 6 a.m.
- Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 will have the two outside general-purpose lanes closed, between north of SW 10th Street and S.R. 834/Sample Road, Sunday through Thursday, through Thursday, Oct. 1, for bridge construction operations. The first lane will close at 8 p.m., the second lane will close as 8:30 p.m., and all lanes will re-open by 6 a.m.
SW 10th Street and Arterial Impacts:
- Eastbound SW 10th Street at S. Military Trail will have up to three lanes closed overnight on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29 for geotechnical boring operations. Two left turn lanes will close at 8:30 p.m. and one inside lane will close at 10:30 p.m. All lanes will re-open by 5:30 a.m.
- Westbound SW 10th Street at S. Military Trail will have up to two lanes closed overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1 for geotechnical boring operations. One right turn lane will close at 8:30 p.m. and one outside lane will close at 10:30 p.m. All lanes will re-open by 5:30 a.m.
PLAN AHEAD
Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 Full Closure Advanced Notice: Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 between just south of SW 10th Street and S.R. 834/Sample Road will be closed to traffic from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 11, for equipment mobilization. One lane will close at 8 p.m., and all lanes will be closed by 10 p.m., reopening by 6 a.m.
Detour: Southbound motorists will be detoured via the SW 10th Street exit ramp, southbound Military Trail, and eastbound S.R. 834/Sample Road to re-enter southbound S.R. 9/I-95. The southbound S.R. 9/I-95 Express Lanes between S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard and S.R. 814/Atlantic Boulevard will also be closed. Motorists may re-enter the Express Lanes by the S.R. 814/Atlantic Boulevard entrance.
In association with this full closure, the following entrance ramps to southbound S.R. 9/I-95 will also be closed:
- Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 entrance ramp from eastbound and westbound S.R. 810/Hillsboro Boulevard.
- Southbound S.R. 9/I-95 entrance ramp from eastbound and westbound SW 10th Street.
- Motorists seeking to access southbound S.R. 9/I-95 from these locations will be detoured via southbound S.R. 811/N. Dixie Highway and westbound S.R. 834/Sample Road.
To ensure the safety of the traveling public, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officers will be on site, and posted detour signage will be in place to guide motorists safely through the designated detour routes.
