A collapsed walkway along the New River in Fort Lauderdale has drawn attention as the city works to address an aging seawall that has led to soil erosion and safety concerns.
The seawall has been identified as the second priority in the city’s master replacement plan. City officials have installed barricades to prevent pedestrians from accessing the damaged section, which stretches from Andrews Avenue west to the train bridge.
“It is a safety concern, which is why this particular seawall is identified as number two in our replacement plan,” said the Fort Lauderdale assistant director of public works as he toured the site along the Riverwalk. “As you can see here, we’ve added barricades in order to prevent the pedestrians from walking into the danger condition”…