Weekday lane closures expected in Chula Vista during major drainage project on SW 28th Terrace and SW 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The City of Chula Vista is getting ready to start an extensive effort to enhance the stormwater system. The goal is to lower the risk of floods and make the drainage system more robust. The work is set to start on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and finish by November 2025, weather permitting.
The project will take place along two key areas: SW 28th Terrace, between SW 17th Street and SW 16th Street, and SW 17th Street, from SW 28th Terrace to SW 28th Way. Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. will be in charge of the construction, which will modernize old infrastructure and make the neighborhood more resilient during heavy rains.
Plans call for putting up 14 new drainage structures and 650 feet of 18-inch drainage pipe. There will also be a headwall built around a drainage pipe that goes through the canal between SW 28th Way and SW 28th Terrace. This feature is used to stop erosion and strengthen the canal bank so that it can handle the pressure of stormwater discharge. Additionally, 6-inch-deep swales will be built to help collect more surface water. The city will fix the roads and landscaping that will be damaged after the construction is done underground.
Traffic problems are likely in the impacted areas. During the week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane in each direction on both SW 28th Terrace and SW 17th Street will be closed. Drivers should pay attention to signs and be careful when driving in the vicinity. City officials have said that timetables may alter because of the weather or other unforeseen factors.
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The project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to fix drainage problems that have been impacting people in low-lying areas for a long time. Officials want to make the stormwater system bigger so that streets are less likely to flood during big storms and the environment stays safe.
People who live in Chula Vista and want to know more about the work or get updates can call the city’s project management team or customer service center. As the improvements move forward, local leaders are appealing for patience and cooperation. They say that short-term problems will lead to long-term benefits for the community.
