Starting Tuesday, September 16, Broward County’s Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) will begin scour protection projects on three movable bridges spanning the New River: the SW 4th Avenue Bridge, SE 3rd Avenue Bridge, and Andrews Avenue Bridge.
The work involves installing materials to stabilize the riverbed and protect bridge foundations from erosion, addressing scour-critical conditions flagged in recent Florida Department of Transportation inspections. Officials say the project will safeguard the long-term stability of the bridges.
Construction is expected to be completed by September 2026, weather permitting. During the work, one lane beneath each bridge approach on both sides of the river will be closed, with flaggers directing traffic through the work zones. Boat traffic is expected to experience minimal disruption.
The projects are supported by a $3 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Resilient Florida Program, along with matching funds from Broward County. HBMD has coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies to meet all regulatory and environmental requirements.
For more information, contact the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division at (954) 357-6040 or Project Manager John Low at (954) 579-2459 / jlow@broward.org.
Broward County officials thanked residents and commuters for their patience during the project.
