Westbound W. Sunrise Blvd. Closed West of N. Andrews Ave. Overnight 3/6-3/9

Update: Thursday, March 5

The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Southern Underground Industries Inc. to repair a damaged 24-inch water main at the intersection of W. Sunrise Boulevard and NW 1st Avenue in South Middle River.

The emergency repair will resume on Friday, March 6 at 8 a.m. with no impact traffic during the daytime. Work is scheduled to continue overnight throughout the weekend between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night, starting Friday, March 6 through Monday, March 9. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Impacts

• All lanes of westbound W. Sunrise Boulevard between N. Andrews Avenue and NW 2nd Avenue will be closed overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Friday, March 6 through Monday, March 9.
• Traffic will be detoured to N. Andrews Avenue, NW 13th Street, NW 7th Avenue and NW 6th Street.
• Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.

Neighborhood Impacts

• Intermittent noise from heavy machinery, equipment and backup alarms is expected, and temporary lights will be used to illuminate the work area.
• The contractor will take measures to reduce light and noise impacts for surrounding neighbors.

Water Service

• No impacts to water service are expected.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank our neighbors for their patience. Updates will be shared at ftlcity.info/sunrise0213.

For more information or questions, contact:

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

The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Southern Underground Industries Inc. to repair a damaged 24-inch water main at the intersection of W. Sunrise Boulevard and NW 1st Avenue in South Middle River.

The emergency repairs will take place overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night, starting Friday, February 27 through Monday, March 2. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Impacts

• All lanes of westbound W. Sunrise Boulevard between N. Andrews Avenue and NW 2nd Avenue will be closed overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Friday, February 27 through Monday, March 2.
• Traffic will be detoured to N. Andrews Avenue, NW 13th Street, NW 7th Avenue and NW 6th Street.
• Please follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area.

Neighborhood Impacts

• Intermittent noise from heavy machinery, equipment and backup alarms is expected, and temporary lights will be used to illuminate the work area.
• The contractor will take measures to reduce light and noise impacts for surrounding neighbors.

Water Service

• No impacts to water service are expected.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank our neighbors for their patience. Updates will be shared at ftlcity.info/sunrise0213.

For more information or questions, contact:

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

Update : 2/13/26 8:00 p.m.
City of Fort Lauderdale crews have completed a bypass of the damaged 18-inch water transmission line.

Installation of the isolation valve has been completed and water service was restored to all properties that had been experiencing low water pressure.

Further roadwork and repairs along Sunrise Boulevard may continue overnight and will not affect the water supply.

Neighbors with questions or concerns may contact 954-828-8000.

Eastbound W. Sunrise Blvd is now open. Two lanes of westbound W. Sunrise Blvd. remains closed between N. Andrews Ave. and NW 7 Ave. as crews continue to repair an earlier water main break.

Update: 2/13/26 3:20 p.m.

W. Sunrise Boulevard is closed in both directions between N. Andrews Avenue and NW 7 Avenue due to ongoing repairs. Drivers should seek an alternate route.

Notice of Temporary Water Service Interruption

Update: 2/13/26 11:00 a.m.

Early this morning, crews responded to a water main break at Sunrise Boulevard and NW 1 Avenue. The break was identified as a transmission line connected to the Fiveash Water Treatment Plant. To safely isolate the break and begin repairs, water flow from the plant was temporarily reduced. This transmission line carries water from the plant to many parts of the city.

Due to high peak demand during the early morning hours, properties throughout the city experienced lower than normal water pressure.

City staff are isolating the damaged section. Water pressures throughout the system are increasing at this time.

Residents may continue to experience intermittent lower than normal water pressure throughout the day as crews complete repairs to the line.

For questions, please contact the City's Neighbor Call Center at 954-828-8000.

2/13/26 8:00 a.m.

City of Fort Lauderdale crews are responding to a water main break near Sunrise Blvd and NW 1 Avenue. Properties throughout the city may be experiencing a temporary loss of water pressure as crews work to isolate the break and complete repairs.

Traffic Impact

Two westbound lanes are closed on Sunrise Boulevard at NW 1 Avenue as crews work to repair the line. Please seek and alternative route.

For questions, please contact the City's Neighbor Call Center at 954-828-8000.