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Commissioner’s Message

City of Fort Lauderdale

Greetings, District 4!

hile we continue to navigate this unprecedented time and the new
standard going forward, I am pleased to share some updates regarding
W progress on ongoing projects in the District. As always, if you have any
questions, concerns, or need for assistance, do not hesitate to contact our office at
(954)218-3688. For any COVID-19 related updates, please visit the City website at
www.fortlauderdale.gov.

South Ocean Drive Bridge
The South Ocean Drive Bridge project is in the bidding phase. The project is on track to
start construction in September 2020.
Bypass Road
This project entails a new County Road that will connect Federal Highway to SE 17th
Street via partial grade separation over the Port property, so that security checks are
Dr. Ben Sorensen not required. This is a Broward County project. The project parameters are between
Vice Mayor Eisenhower Blvd south of SE 17th Street heading south connecting to SR 84 east to US
District 4 Commissioner
bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov 1. This is an initiative related to the improvements happening at the Convention Center
as part of their Development Agreement established during the previous construction. It
is also identified in the Port Everglades Master Plan, which will go before the Broward
City Hall, 8th Floor
100 N. Andrews Ave. County Board of County Commissioners late spring/early summer 2020. The project
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 will help to relieve vehicle traffic at the intersection of US 1 and SE 17th Street, as well
as along SE 17th Street by allowing vehicles accessing A1A a bypass. Project is
Office Contacts
Juan Saavedra estimated in 2019-2024.
Chief of Staff
jusaavedra@fortlauderdale.gov
954.828.5028 Fort Lauderdale’s July 4th Celebration to
Feature Fireworks Around the City
Alexia Heathcock
Community Outreach Coordinator The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved moving forward with the coordination
aheathcock@fortlauderdale.gov of four fireworks shows as part of Fort Lauderdale’s Independence Day Celebration.
Locations being explored for the shows currently include Holiday Park, downtown, the
north beach area, and the northwest area. The shows will not be open to spectators,
however, neighbors will be encouraged to enjoy the fireworks from their backyards and
front porches as we celebrate the 4th of July together by staying apart. As more
information becomes available, updates will be shared on the City’s website at
www.fortlauderdale.gov.

Ben Sorensen
City Commissioner - District 4
City of Fort Lauderdale

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