Work on Fort Lauderdale Tunnel continues

Work is continuing on the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel Improvements and Pedestrian Plaza Project in Fort Lauderdale Project improvements include rehabilitating the structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and life safety components of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel; milling and resurfacing SR 5/ US-1 from Rio Vista Boulevard to south of the Tunnel; installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) along SR 5/ US-1; extending the tunnel top to accommodate a pedestrian plaza which will include new fountains, seating facilities, re-designed brick pavers, artificial turf and landscape installation, and reconstructing the intersection of Las Olas Boulevard at SE 6th Avenue. For more information, according to Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Daniela Silva. The cost will be $28.4 million and it will be complete in late 2023