Broward County will begin a $12.7 million project this summer to raise the Sheridan Street Bridge over Florida’s Turnpike, a move designed to improve safety and bring the structure into compliance with current clearance standards.
The project, led by Broward County’s Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division in partnership with contractor Structural Technologies, is scheduled to begin major construction in July 2026 following mobilization efforts in June. Work is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
The half-mile project will increase the bridge’s vertical clearance by two feet, raising it from 14 feet, 6 inches to 16 feet, 6 inches. County officials said the upgrade will reduce the risk of vehicle strikes and structural damage while meeting current transportation standards…