Middle River Watershed Stormwater Pipe Cleaning & Inspections

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 begins Tuesday, March 10
• See flyer

West of Twin Lakes North

• Work begins in July 2026
• Flyer coming soon

Lauderdale Manors

• Work begins in spring 2026
• Flyer coming soon

Middle River Terrace, Poinsettia Heights and Lake Ridge

• Work begins in spring 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.

Traffic Impacts

• 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.

For more information or questions, contact:

Elkin Diaz, City of Fort Lauderdale Senior Project Manager 954-828-6539 or [email protected]

Jose Rafa Castro, KEITH Construction Manager 305-667-5474 or [email protected]

City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Support Center 954-828-8000 or [email protected]