City News
Progresso Village Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Project
Post Date:December 04, 2025 4:00 PM
Construction Update: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Crews will be resurfacing asphalt at the intersection of NW 7th Avenue and NW 8th Street overnight on Thursday, December 11 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- The intersection of NW 7th Avenue and NW 8th Street will be closed overnight on Thursday, December 11 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Traffic will be detoured to NW 9th Street, NW 7th Street, NW 6th Avenue and NW 7th Terrace.
- Traffic control personnel will be available to assist with access to properties in the area.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution.
Construction Update: Monday, November 24, 2025
Crews will be resurfacing asphalt along NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard between NW 7th Avenue and NW 4th Avenue starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 1 until approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
• NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard will be open to local traffic only from NW 7th Avenue to Andrews Avenue.
• Through traffic will be detoured to NW 4th Street and NW 7th Street at NW 7th Avenue and Andrews Avenue.
• Traffic control personnel will be available to assist with access to properties in the area.
• Please follow posted signs and drive with caution.
Since construction began in April 2025, 98 drainage structures and 19,200 feet of stormwater pipe have been installed. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our stormwater system.
Construction Update: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Crews will be restoring drainage infrastructure near the intersection of Broward Boulevard and SW 5th Avenue in Sailboat Bend.
Schedule:
- Wed., Oct. 22 – Fri., Oct. 24 Daily between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Mon., Oct. 27 – Fri., Oct. 31 Mon.-Thu. evenings between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The following traffic impacts will be in effect during work hours:
Southbound SW 5th Avenue Full Closure
- Southbound SW 5th Avenue will be closed south of W. Broward Boulevard.
- Turns from both directions of W. Broward Boulevard to southbound SW 5th Avenue will not be permitted.
- Traffic will be detoured to SW 7th Avenue, W. Broward Boulevard, SW 2nd Street and SW 4th Avenue.
Eastbound Broward Boulevard Lane Closure (Overnight Oct. 27-31 Only)
- Two eastbound lanes of W. Broward Boulevard will be closed at SW 5th Avenue.
- One eastbound lane will remain open.
Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
Since construction began in April 2025, 95 drainage structures and 15,828 feet of stormwater pipe have been installed. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our stormwater system.
Construction Update: Friday, September 12, 2025
Pedestrian Impacts: September 22- October 13, 2025
- A portion of the Riverwalk near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be closed to pedestrians while crews remove pavers to repair a 72-inch stormwater pipe that runs along SW 5th Avenue.
- The stairs that connect the Riverwalk to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be inaccessible.
- A portion of the grassy area within Esplanade Park near SW 5th Avenue will be closed.
- Please follow posted signs and exercise caution in the area.
Construction Update: Monday, September 8, 2025
Traffic Impacts: September 15-27, 2025
- The intersection of NW 8th Street at NW 7th Avenue will be closed overnight Monday through Friday evenings between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. beginning Monday, September 15 through Saturday, September 27 while crews install drainage infrastructure.
- Traffic will be detoured to NW 9th Street, NW 7th Street, NW 6th Avenue and NW 7th Terrace.
- Traffic control personnel will be available to assist with access to properties in the area.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
Since construction began in April 2025, 78 drainage structures and 14,536 feet of stormwater pipe have been installed. Work is typically taking place weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026.
Construction Update: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Over the past six months, crews have installed 14,500+ feet of new pipe and 78 drainage structures to enhance stormwater drainage in 📍Progresso Village. Construction wraps up in fall 2026, bringing lasting benefits to this neighborhood.
"We continue to make excellent progress in making our neighborhoods more resilient. Completion of this $35.6 million dollar effort will be a game changer." - Commissioner Glassman
Learn more about other neighborhood stormwater projects: 🔗 ftlcity.info/fortifylauderdale
Construction Update: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Crews completed the work at the intersection of NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard and NW 5th Avenue. All lanes of NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard are now open. We appreciate the patience of our neighbors while we completed this important work.
Construction Update: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The work along NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard at NW 5th Avenue that was previously scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20 has been rescheduled.
Traffic Impacts: June 23-June 26, 2025
- NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard will be open to local traffic only from NW 7th Avenue to Andrews Avenue starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 23 until approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 while crews install drainage infrastructure at the intersection of NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard and NW 5th Avenue.
- Traffic will be detoured to NW 4th Street and NW 7th Street at NW 7th Avenue and Andrews Avenue.
- Traffic control personnel will be available to assist with access to properties in the area.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
- Work is taking place weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Construction Update: Friday, June 13, 2025
Since construction began on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 62 drainage structures and 12,136 feet of stormwater pipe have been installed.
Traffic Impacts: June 18-20, 2025
- NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard will be open to local traffic only from NW 7th Avenue to Andrews Avenue starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18 until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20 while crews install drainage infrastructure at the intersection of NW 6th Street / Sistrunk Boulevard and NW 5th Avenue.
- Traffic will be detoured to NW 4th Street and NW 7th Street at NW 7th Avenue and Andrews Avenue.
- Traffic control personnel will be available to assist with access to properties in the area.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
Project Overview:
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Man-Con, Inc. to make improvements to the stormwater system in the Progresso Village neighborhood to enhance its efficiency and reliability.
This project includes:
- Installing 21,000 feet of stormwater pipe
- Installing 100 drainage structures
- Installing a new stormwater pump station
- Reconstructing swale areas
- Relocating nearby water and sewer lines
- Reconstructing driveways and sidewalks
- Restoring pavement
- Trimming trees
Construction will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and is expected to be completed in fall 2026. Work will generally take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Traffic Impacts
- Lane closures and full road closures are expected along streets within the neighborhood during various phases of construction.
- Traffic control personnel and detour signs will direct traffic as needed.
- Access to driveways and homes will be maintained.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to upgrade our stormwater system as quickly as possible. Updates, including information on full road closures, will be shared throughout construction on the City’s website at ftlcity.info/pvnsip.
Learn more about the City’s efforts to enhance our stormwater infrastructure at fortlauderdale.gov/fortifylauderdale.
For more information or questions, contact:
Scarlet Del Valle, City of Fort Lauderdale Project Manager II
954-828-5580 or sdelvalle@fortlauderdale.gov
Roberto Ponce de Leon, Man-Con Inc. Project Manager
954-427-0230 or project@mancon.ws
City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service Center
954-828-8000 or cservice@fortlauderdale.gov