Broward County, Florida – Beginning October 21, 2024, Fort Lauderdale will start a major improvement in its traffic management capacity thanks to the Traffic Signal Improvement Project, a major Public Works Department Highway Construction and Engineering Division effort. This project intends to integrate a high-speed fiber optic network along the NW 31 Avenue/Cypress Creek Road corridor, thus overhauling the traffic signal communications. Estimated for completion in December 2025, this project falls under the larger Mobility Advancement Program supported by the Penny for Transportation surtax.
The switch to a fiber optic network is a step toward future-proofing Fort Lauderdale’s traffic systems as much as a technological advance. The new network will help to fully apply innovative technologies such adaptive signal control, transit signal priority, and queue-jumping for transit vehicles. Moreover, it promises enhanced, interactive traffic signal control systems that are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Moving to a high-speed fiber optic network will not only increase the capacity and efficiency of the traffic signals but also set the foundation for integrating smarter, data-driven technology that will radically change how the city manages road traffic.
During the construction stage, residents and businesses in the NW 31 Avenue/Cypress Creek Road corridor should expect little disturbance. To reduce the effect of the building operations, the project team has promised to closely interact with the surrounding population. To keep the community engaged and informed over the course of the project, information seminars and frequent updates will be offered.
The Highway Construction and Engineering Division, responsible for this project, boasts a long-standing record in effectively overseeing and implementing county capital road and park enhancements. On functionally categorized county highways, this section also manages surveying, engineering design review, permitting, and construction inspection. Their knowledge and careful preparation are absolutely vital in making sure the Traffic Signal Improvement Project not only satisfies but surpasses its expected objectives.
For those seeking more information or wishing to contact the project team during the construction phase, Eddie Martin is available at 954-577-4643 or via email at [email protected]. The main office of the Highway Construction and Engineering Division can also be reached at 954-577-4555 for additional queries or concerns regarding the project.
Aiming to provide a more responsive and effective traffic management system that fits the rising mobility needs of the city, this project marks a major turn in improving the urban infrastructure of Fort Lauderdale. Once finished, the city expects to significantly lower traffic congestion and enhance general traffic management, hence creating a safer and more effective metropolitan environment.