The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with FloTech Environmental and National Water Main Cleaning Company to clean and inspect approximately 30,000 feet of stormwater pipes larger than 30 inches in diameter, along with drainage structures within the Middle River Watershed. The findings from this work will help guide future stormwater system improvement projects.

Locations

The City of Fort Lauderdale is divided into ten watersheds that help contain and discharge stormwater. This project will take place in various neighborhoods that make up the Middle River Watershed.

See map of City Watersheds and Neighborhoods

Rock Island

• Work has been completed as of April 2026

West of Twin Lakes North

• Work has been completed as of April 2026

Lauderdale Manors

• Work begins on Monday, May 18, 2026.
• See flyer

Poinsettia Heights, Lake Ridge and Middle River Terrace

• Work begins on Monday, May 18, 2026.
• See flyer

South Middle River

• Work begins in summer 2026
• Flyer coming soon

Schedule

Neighborhood Impacts

• Crews will access stormwater pipes through manholes to clean them and record videos within the pipes to document their condition.
• The roadway will not be disturbed and minimal noise is expected.

• 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. Updates will be shared at ftlcity.info/mrwatershed.

Elkin Diaz, City of Fort Lauderdale Senior Project Manager
954-828-6539 or ediaz@fortlauderdale.gov

Jose Rafa Castro, KEITH Construction Manager
305-667-5474 or jcastro@keithteam.com

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