BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County's Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in partnership with contractor Structural Technologies, will begin construction Monday, August 3, 2026, on the $12.7 million Sheridan Street Bridge Improvement Project over Florida's Turnpike. Funding is provided by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Penny for Transportation Surtax (MAP Broward). Construction is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.

This project, occurring in District 7 represented by Alexandra P. Davis, will raise the Sheridan Street bridge by approximately two feet, increasing the vertical clearance on the Turnpike to 16'-6". The improvement will bring the bridge up to current standards, reduce the risk of over-height vehicle strikes, and improve safety for motorists traveling on both Sheridan Street and Florida's Turnpike.

Electronic message boards advising motorists of construction activities have been installed along Sheridan Street, North 64th Avenue, and State Road 7 (U.S. 441). Beginning August 3, one lane in each direction will remain open. Access to businesses, residences, emergency services, and the Seminole Tribe will be maintained throughout construction. Motorists should expect periodic traffic impacts and are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and obey all posted traffic control devices.

Periodic overnight lane closures on Sheridan Street and Florida's Turnpike will be required during certain phases of construction. Advance notice will be provided before these closures occur.

Residents and motorists with questions or concerns may call the Project Hotline at 954-218-7304, email SheridanOverpass@fj-group.com or comment on the Project Website. 

The County appreciates your input as we finalize this important roadway safety project.

About Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division

Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division maintain and improves the County's highway/street system, operates drawbridges, and oversees mosquito control operations. The Division is responsible for cleaning and mowing rights-of-way, street patching and resurfacing, intersection improvements, canal maintenance and construction, guardrail maintenance, bridge maintenance, street cleaning and stormwater drainage improvements. For more information, visit the website or call 954-357-6040. 

*Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

July 27, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, P.E., Director
Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
954-357-6040
aton@broward.org