Fort Lauderdale begins sewer rehabilitation project in Beverly Heights to strengthen aging wastewater system
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A sewer upgrade is about to get underway in Fort Lauderdale’s Beverly Heights neighborhood, where city officials are preparing for a focused stretch of work along SE 10th Avenue aimed at improving a key part of the local wastewater system.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is partnering with Lanzo Construction Co. on the sanitary sewer force main rehabilitation and replacement project, with construction set to begin April 6, 2026.
The work zone will run along SE 10th Avenue between SE 2nd Street and E. Broward Boulevard, where crews will use cured-in-place pipe lining to restore aging underground sewer lines.
That method, commonly known as CIPP, allows workers to rehabilitate pipes from within rather than digging up long sections of roadway. The approach is designed to strengthen the sewer system, extend the life of the lines and reduce the level of surface disruption that often comes with major underground utility work.
As part of the project, approximately 450 feet of sewer line will be lined and rehabilitated. Once that phase is complete, the city says any affected roadway areas, sidewalks and landscaping will be repaired as needed.
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Construction is expected to continue through June 2026. Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., although that timeline could shift depending on weather conditions or other unexpected issues.
Drivers in the area should be prepared for temporary changes once work begins. SE 10th Avenue will be closed between SE 2nd Street and E. Broward Boulevard during construction.
A detour route will guide traffic along SE 2nd Street, SE 11th Avenue, E. Broward Boulevard and SE 9th Avenue. Traffic control personnel will also be on site when needed, and motorists are being asked to follow posted signage and move carefully through the area.
City officials described the work as an important infrastructure investment intended to support the long-term reliability of the sewer system while limiting unnecessary disruption to the neighborhood.
Residents who have questions or want more information about the project can call the hotline at 1-800-214-4095 or email [email protected]. More information about city services and infrastructure updates is available through the City of Fort Lauderdale.
