Tree Safety Work Planned Along Las Olas Blvd.

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the City of Fort Lauderdale will conduct landscaping maintenance on Las Olas Boulevard near the eastern end of the corridor.

An independent arborist assessment identified two specific trees as having an elevated risk of failure due to declining health and structural concerns. One tree will be removed because it poses a safety risk to pedestrians and nearby activity. A second tree will be carefully pruned to reduce stress on the canopy and extend its lifespan.

This work is limited to these two trees only. No additional trees are planned for removal at this time.

This action is being taken now to address an immediate safety concern and protect the public.

Traffic Impact

Work will take place along Las Olas Boulevard between SE 9^th Ave. and SE 11^th Ave. between beginning at approximately 5:30 to 6:00 a.m.

Crews will temporarily close one direction of travel at a time for about one hour, starting with the eastbound lane, then switching to the westbound lane. Each closure may last up to an hour, depending on work conditions.

Drivers should expect brief delays and consider using an alternate route during the early morning hours.