City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

01/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 14:52

Westbound SE 17th Street Closed Overnight West of US 1 / S. Federal Highway

City crews are responding to a water leak at the northwest corner of the intersection of SE 17th Street & US 1 / S. Federal Highway in Poinciana Park and Harbordale. Exploratory digging and necessary repairs will begin tonight, Wednesday, January 28, at 9 p.m.

Traffic Impacts:

  • All lanes of westbound SE 17th Street will be closed between US 1 / S. Federal Highway and SE 4th Avenue.
  • Traffic will be detoured to Davie Boulevard, SE 3rd Avenue, State Road 84 / Marina Boulevard, and S. Andrews Avenue.
  • Left turns from northbound US 1 / S. Federal Highway to westbound SE 17th Street will not be permitted.
  • Up to two southbound lanes of US 1 / S. Federal Highway will be closed between SE 14th Court and SE 17th Street. One southbound lane will remain open.
  • One westbound lane of SE 17th Street approaching US 1 / S. Federal Highway will be closed. Westbound traffic will be directed to turn left to southbound US 1 / S. Federal Highway or right to northbound US 1 / S. Federal Highway.

Drivers should follow posted signs, drive with caution in the area and seek alternate routes if possible.

All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, January 29.

Neighbors with questions or concerns may contact 954-828-8000.

Updates will be shared on this page as the repair progresses and when all lanes of SE 17th Street and US 1 / S. Federal Highway reopen.

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