Deerfield Beach, Fla. – All lanes of I-95 northbound and southbound between SW 10th Street and Hillsboro Boulevard will be closed overnight for Florida Power & Light (FP&L) transmission line installation. The closure will be in effect from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday night, Aug. 26. The first lane will close at 9 p.m., the second lane will close at 9:30 p.m., the third lane will close at 10 p.m., and all lanes will be closed by 11 p.m., reopening by 5 a.m. Aug. 27, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, will be used as contingency nights if needed. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) will be onsite to assist with traffic management for all detours.
I-95 southbound traffic will be detoured via the exit ramp to Hillsboro Boulevard westbound, Powerline Road southbound, and SW 10th Street eastbound to the I-95 southbound entrance ramp. The I-95 southbound managed lanes ingress at Congress Avenue and Palmetto Park Road will also be closed. Motorists may reenter the managed lanes south of SW 10th Street.
I-95 northbound traffic will be detoured via the exit ramp to SW 10th Street eastbound, Dixie Highway northbound, and Hillsboro Boulevard westbound to the I-95 northbound entrance ramp. The I-95 northbound managed lanes ingress at Oakland Park Boulevard and Cypress Creek Road will also be closed and motorists will egress at Sunrise Boulevard to follow the detour. Motorists may reenter the managed lanes north of Hillsboro Boulevard.
Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and to follow all posted signage and law enforcement direction. FDOT appreciates the cooperation and understanding of the traveling public during this crucial construction activity. Safety is the Department’s top priority and is embedded in all that we do.
For more information, please call the FDOT District Four Communications Office at (954) 777-4090.
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