Fort Lauderdale sewer upgrade in Harbordale delayed to April after utility conflicts
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Work on a major sewer infrastructure upgrade in the Harbordale neighborhood is continuing under a revised construction timeline after crews encountered conflicts with existing underground utilities. The Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation and Replacement Project started on December 19, 2025, and is now projected to be completed in April 2026 instead of January, as originally scheduled.
Final restoration of affected areas will follow once all construction activities tied to the broader project are finished, a process that could extend beyond the updated completion date depending on field conditions or weather.
Installing valves along the newly built sewer line is one of the most recent steps forward. The latter parts of the project are to test the system under pressure, add two air release valves, and fix up the sidewalks, roads, and landscaping that were damaged.
Project designers have also changed the schedule to cause less disruption at Harbordale Elementary School and the residential streets around it. This aims to lessen the effects on everyday school and neighborhood activities.
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There are still traffic restrictions in place in the construction zone. Miami Road is closed between Southeast 14th Court and Southeast 15th Street. Southeast 10th Avenue is also closed from Southeast 15th Street to just south of Southeast 16th Street, which includes the nearby intersection.
Portions of Southeast 15th Street are restricted to local traffic only, and detours are routed along Miami Road, Southeast 17th Street, and Cordova Road. There are traffic control officers in the area to help drivers, and drivers are asked to pay attention to signs and drive carefully.
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Officials stress that the construction is a critical long-term investment in the community’s wastewater system. Residents who want to know more or have issues can call the project hotline or send an email to the project’s dedicated email address.
Project Hotline: 1-800-214-4095
Email: [email protected]
