Dr. Detour answers road questions
S.R. A1A construction is expected to be finished this summer.
Doctor Detour answers your transportation questions.
Q: Whenwill construction be finished on StateRoadA1A between Oakland Park Boulevard and FlamingoAvenue in Fort Lauderdale?— JimLentz, Fort Lauderdale. A: The $9.3 million project is schedule to be completed this summer.
Work includes repaving four vehicle lanes and two bicycle lanes, upgrading sidewalks and ramps, improving drainage, upgrading some intersections with mast arm traffic signals, countdown timers for pedestrian signals, upgrading signs and pavement markings, and installing adjustable street lighting that is sea-turtle friendly during nesting season, among other improvements.
Until then, access fromnorthbound GaltOcean Drive to A1A will be restricted throughMarch.
Motorists can access A1A viaNortheast 41st, 36th and 35th streets.
Meanwhile, northbound A1A traffic is shifted slightlywest toward the center of the road and southbound traffic will remain on thewest side of the road throughMarch.
Q: What can be done to fix the bumpy railroad crossing at Camino Real and Southwest 18thAvenue in Boca Raton beforemy jawfractures andmy teeth fall out, no matter what speed I drive across the tracks?— KennethHoward, Boca Raton.
A: Don’t call your dentist just yet. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority knows about this crossing west of Interstate 95 and says it’s on their repair radar.
The contractor isworking on a Railroad Reimbursement Agreement with Palm Beach County, which has jurisdiction. The agreement is expected to be discussed at a county commission meeting next month.
Meanwhile, anyone with railroad track issues or emergencies can call the SFRTA at 1-844-200-7233, Palm Beach County engineering action center at 561-684-4018, or Broward County’s call center at 954-831-4000.
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