Major Tamarac roadway to close for four hours Friday as city prepares for Red Road Fete & J’Ouvert
Tamarac, Florida – A busy stretch of Pine Island Road in Tamarac will be off-limits to motorists for four hours Friday evening as the city makes room for the Red Road Fete & J’Ouvert celebration. Residents and visitors who regularly travel through the area should prepare for temporary traffic changes.
The closure is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and will affect a section of NW 88th Avenue near Tamarac City Hall. City officials are urging drivers to plan ahead rather than risk unexpected delays.
According to an announcement from the City of Tamarac, Pine Island Road, also known as NW 88th Avenue, will be temporarily closed from 8 p.m. until midnight to accommodate the Red Road Fete & J’Ouvert event.
The affected section stretches from Commercial Boulevard north to Tamarac City Hall, located at 7525 NW 88th Avenue. During the four-hour period, motorists will need to find alternative ways to travel around the closure.
Although the interruption is limited to Friday evening, the city is making sure residents know about the restrictions before the celebration begins. Drivers who normally use Pine Island Road during those hours should consider adjusting their travel plans.
The city specifically warned motorists to anticipate delays and encouraged them to use alternate routes. Officials also emphasized the importance of following posted detour signs and instructions from law enforcement officers and traffic-control personnel.
These directions will be particularly important for anyone approaching the affected portion of NW 88th Avenue without knowing about the scheduled closure. Motorists should pay attention to traffic instructions rather than attempting to continue along their usual route.
The announcement does not identify specific alternative roads or provide a detailed detour map. Residents looking for additional information about the celebration and associated arrangements can visit the city’s official event webpage at Tamarac.gov/RedRoad.
The scheduled restriction is expected to last until midnight, marking the end of the announced four-hour closure window.
For Tamarac residents, the main message is straightforward: anyone planning to travel along Pine Island Road between Commercial Boulevard and City Hall on Friday night should account for the temporary closure.
City officials thanked the community for its patience and cooperation as Tamarac prepares to celebrate Red Road Fete & J’Ouvert.
