Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

This project is for the replacement of the SE 8th Street bridge. The bridge requires numerous repairs and if not fixed , the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) could downgrade the bridge weight capacity or close the bridge entirely. This bridge is 42 years old and the abutment and intermediate bent caps are in poor condition with cracks, spalls and delamination. Concrete repairs were performed in 2012 and recently cracks have been found in the same location and new locations on the bridge. Concrete repairs near the water only last an average of 5-8 years and this method of repair does not stop the deterioration from occurring at adjacent locations. Also, it is difficult to strengthen the adjacent pre-stressed slab units in a cost-effective manner because of the inability to post-tension adequately. The cost-effective decision is to replace the entire bridge since investing in significant repairs to the substructure units is costly. As October 11, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2023 Annual Budget. Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction FY 2024. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2024. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.