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Bridge Replacement Project in Harbor Beach and Rio Vista
Public Meetings in March 2026
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Design Consultant Team during public meetings that will include a presentation of project information along with a question-and-answer session. Questions and comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing the Project Manager at ldeluca@fortlauderdale.gov.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:30 p.m. — SE 7th Street Bridge
6:30 p.m. — West Lake Drive Bridges
Church By The Sea
2700 Mayan Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
SE 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Rio Vista
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450870-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12859
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Roadway Design Solutions to prepare designs for the replacement of the SE 7th Street Bridge over Rio Cordova, located east of Cordova Road, in Rio Vista (Bridge No. 865760) to ensure climate resilience and improve safety.
The estimated construction cost is $13.8 million. This project is partially funded by City and federal funds.
Data collection activities including surveying, geotechnical analysis and waterway inspections were completed in October 2023. Design plans were presented to the community in April 2024 and updated plans are now 60% ready.
Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2027 and is expected to be completed in late 2030. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
For more information or questions, contact:
Laura De Luca MS, PET. ENG, City of Fort Lauderdale Project Manager II
954-828-5817 or ldeluca@fortlauderdale.gov
Raymond Nazaire, P.E., CGC., Senior Project Manager
954-828-8954 or rnazaire@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Service Center
954-828-8000 or cservice@fortlauderdale.gov
West Lake Drive Bridge Replacement Project in Harbor Beach
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450866-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12861
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450867-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12858
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450868-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12860
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Jacobs Engineering Group to prepare designs for the replacement of three existing bridges (Bridge No. 865773, 865774, 865771) along West Lake Drive in Harbor Beach to ensure climate resilience and improve safety.
The estimated construction cost is $13.8 million. This project is partially funded by City and federal funds.
Data collection activities including surveying, geotechnical analysis and waterway inspections were completed in October 2023. Design plans were presented to the community in April 2024 and updated plans are now 60% ready.
Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2027 and is expected to be completed in summer 2030. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
For more information or questions, contact:
Laura De Luca MS, PET. ENG, City of Fort Lauderdale Project Manager II
954-828-5817 or ldeluca@fortlauderdale.gov
Raymond Nazaire, P.E., CGC., Senior Project Manager
954-828-8954 or rnazaire@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Service Center
954-828-8000 or cservice@fortlauderdale.gov
Public Meetings in April 2024
SE 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Rio Vista
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450870-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12859
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Roadway Design Solutions to prepare designs for the replacement of the SE 7th Street Bridge over Rio Cordova, located east of Cordova Road, in Rio Vista (Bridge No. 865760) to ensure climate resilience and improve safety.
This project includes:
- Replacing the two-lane SE 7th Street Bridge (Bridge No. 865760) with a new bridge consisting of one travel lane and a 6-foot sidewalk in each direction
- Upgrading signage and pavement markings
- Reconstructing roadway approaches
- Milling and resurfacing
Public Meeting
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Design Consultant Team during a public meeting that will include a presentation and a question-and-answer session. Project information will be available for public viewing. Questions and comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing the Project Manager.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Broward Health Medical Center
2nd Floor Auditorium
1600 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
For more information or questions, contact:
Ana Ziegler, EE., Project Manager II
954-828-5817 or aziegler@fortlauderdale.gov
Raymond Nazaire, P.E., CGC., Senior Project Manager
954-828-8954 or rnazaire@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Service Center
954-828-8000 or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov
West Lake Drive Bridge Replacement Project in Harbor Beach
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450866-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12861
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450867-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12858
FDOT Financial Project ID: 450868-1-52-01 | City Project Number: P12860
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Jacobs Engineering Group to prepare designs for the replacement of three existing bridges along West Lake Drive in Harbor Beach to ensure climate resilience and improve safety.
This project includes:
- Replacing three existing bridges along West Lake Drive (Bridge No. 865773, 865774, 865771) with new bridges consisting of one travel lane in each direction
- Upgrading signage and pavement markings
- Reconstructing roadway approaches
- Milling and resurfacing
The estimated construction cost is $9.2 million. This project is partially funded by City and federal funds.
Data collection activities including surveying, geotechnical analysis and waterway inspections were completed in October 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2028 and is expected to be completed in summer 2030. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Public Meeting
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Design Consultant Team during a public meeting that will include a presentation and a question-and-answer session. Project information will be available for public viewing. Questions and comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing the Project Manager.
Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The Church by the Sea
2700 Mayan Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Resources
Click here to view the presentation from the public meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
For more information or questions, contact:
Connie Hayman, Project Manager II
954-828-7150 or chayman@fortlauderdale.gov
Raymond Nazaire, P.E., CGC., Senior Project Manager
954-828-8954 or rnazaire@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Service Center
954-828-8000 or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov
Original Notice: June 27, 2023
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Jacobs Engineering and Roadway Design Solutions to prepare designs for the replacement of three bridges along West Lake Drive in Harbor Beach and one bridge along SE 7 Street in Rio Vista:
- West Lake Drive at Estelle River Bridge (865771)
- West Lake Drive at Lucille River Bridge (865773)
- West Lake Drive at Mercedes River Bridge (865774)
- SE 7 Street at Rio Cordova Bridge (865760)
This project is partially funded by state & federal funds. Data collection activities including surveying, geotechnical analysis and waterway inspections will begin on Monday, July 31, 2023, and are expected to be completed in October 2023. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Upcoming Phases: Design (Oct. 2023-Oct. 2024) and Construction (Oct. 2024-Oct. 2025). This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Traffic Impacts
- One lane of West Lake Drive or SE 7 Street near each bridge may be closed during work hours.
- Traffic control personnel will direct traffic as needed.
- Access to driveways will be maintained.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to replace these bridges as quickly as possible.
For more information or questions, contact:
Connie Hayman, Project Manager II
954-828-7150 or chayman@fortlauderdale.gov
Raymond Nazaire, P.E., CGC., Senior Project Manager
954-828-8954 or rnazaire@fortlauderdale.gov
City of Fort Lauderdale 24-Hour Neighbor Service Center
954-828-8000 or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov