Federal Highway (US-1) and the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel will be fully closed between SE 7th Street and Broward Boulevard from 5 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, through 7 p.m. Thursday, September 1. The closure is necessary to allow concrete to be poured over the tunnel top extension.
Detours will be in place for this closure and traffic flow in the area will be heavily impacted. Vehicles traveling north- and southbound will be routed to SE 3rd Avenue, with alternate routes along Andrews Avenue and SW 4th Avenue. Those who live and work in the area are advised to plan accordingly and prepare for traffic delays.
Henry E. Kinney Tunnel Improvements and Pedestrian Plaza Project is part of a $28.4 million construction effort to rehabilitate the tunnel to meet standards for safety and structural integrity. In addition, a tunnel top pedestrian plaza will create a livable community and enhance Las Olas Boulevard, and Federal Highway will see overall improvements for safety and mobility.
Traffic Impacts
- Federal Highway (US-1) and the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel will be fully closed to traffic between SE 7th Street and Broward Boulevard from Wednesday, August 31, through Thursday, September 1.
- Detours will reroute traffic in the area, with electronic signs providing advance notice and clearly marked signage along the detour routes. See maps for detour routes.
- Please follow posted signs and drive with caution while workers are present.
For more information about the project, visit the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project page at ftlcity.info/us1tunnelpedproject or contact Community Outreach Specialist Daniela Silva at (786) 441-3088 or msilva@corradino.com.
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