The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Southern Underground Industries to replace existing stormwater pipes that were damaged during the April 2023 flood event. This project is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and includes:

• Excavating in the roadway and swale to replace existing damaged stormwater pipes
• Restoring swale areas, driveways, sidewalks and pavement that are impacted during construction

Work will take place in various neighborhoods.

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Edgewood and River Oaks – includes work near Croissant Park

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• Contact: Deborah Cueva at dcueva@fortlauderdale.gov

Melrose Park – includes work near Lauderdale West and Melrose Manors

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• Contact: Juan Carlos Samuel at jsamuel@fortlauderdale.gov

Riverland Village – includes work near Sunset, Chula Vista and Lauderdale Isles

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• Contact: Steve Plummer at stevepl@fortlauderdale.gov

Rock Island

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• Contact: Joshua Roberts at jroberts@fortlauderdale.gov 

Sailboat Bend – includes work near Downtown Fort Lauderdale

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• Contact: Scarlet del Valle at sdelvalle@fortlauderdale.gov

South Middle River and Middle River Terrace – includes work near Lauderdale Manors and Progresso Village

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• Contact: Istvan Virag at Ivirag@fortlauderdale.gov

Construction will begin on Monday, January 5, 2026, and is expected to be completed in spring 2026. Work will take place Monday through Saturday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

• Temporary lane closures are expected along neighborhood streets 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.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete this important work.

Contact information for each neighborhood's project manager is listed above.

City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service Center
954-828-8000 or cservice@fortlauderdale.gov