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The Sheridan Street Bridge over the Florida’s Turnpike is owned by Broward County’s Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division which has retained Structural Technologies as the Contractor to raise the bridge to meet current vertical clearance standards. The bridge will be raised 2 feet to provide a 16’-6” clearance, reducing the risk of future vehicle impacts and structural damage. Construction will be completed in two phases.

  • Phase 1

    In Phase 1, the westbound lanes on Sheridan Street will be closed, and the eastbound side will be reconfigured to carry one lane of traffic in each direction.

  • Phase 2

    In Phase 2, the eastbound lanes will be closed, and the westbound side will be reconfigured to carry one lane of traffic in each direction.

Project Map

Map Overview of Sheridan St. Bridge closure over the FL Turnpike, in Broward County

Raising the bridge 2 feet from 14 feet 6 inches to 16 feet 6 inches

Adjusting the current roadway profile to meet the needs of the new height including:

  • New curb and gutter
  • New sidewalks
  • Driveway Improvements
  • Sharrow Lanes (for Bicycles)
  • New lighting
  • Drainage improvements

The Virtual and In-Person Open House took place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Virtual Open House recording:


Traffic Impacts
  • Temporary lane closures
  • Nightly closure of all lanes to implement traffic diversions

Pedestrian Impacts
  • Signed pedestrian detours
  • Continued access to crossings
  • Divert pedestrians and traffic to eastbound lanes in Phase 1, and westbound lanes in Phase 2 (see maps below)
  • Motorist and pedestrian access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.

Access Impacts
  • Business and residential access maintained

Transit Impacts
  • Westbound bus stop in front of John Williams Park closed between July and October 2026
  • Emergency vehicles will be provided access at all times
  • Elevate westbound bridge to final elevation
  • Reconstruct westbound lanes in Phase 1, and eastbound lanes in Phase 2
Phase 1 Detour Map:

Phase 2 Detour Map:



Traffic Impacts
  • 3 Lanes maintained in each direction (daily)
  • Nightly closure of 1 lane in each direction to implement traffic diversions and installation of jacking support system
  • Full FTE Closure will be needed for bridge lifting operations from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM for up to 12 nights over the duration of the project

For additional resources regarding the Sheridan Street Bridge Project, you can view and download the resources below:

Fact Sheet - English
Hoja Informativa - Español (Spanish)
Fèy enfòmasyon - Kreyòl (Haitian Creole)

Contact Us

Stay Informed Throughout the project, questions or comments can be submitted via email or phone.

Contact Information
Name John Low, P.E. | Construction Project Manager | Public Works and Environmental Services Department | Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
Phone 954-357-6043
Email JLow@broward.org