A stretch of U.S. 1 in Broward is closed for the week. What to know before your commute
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If driving through downtown Fort Lauderdale is part of your commute, make extra time for detours and increased traffic this week.
U.S. 1 from Southeast Seventh to Second streets, including the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel under the New River, will be closed around the clock until 5 p.m. Friday for “concrete wall pour operations.” The stretch and the tunnel were closed Monday morning.
Detours
The Florida Department of Transportation recommends the following detour routes:
▪ Northbound traffic: Take Southeast Seventh, Southeast Third Avenue and Broward Boulevard.
▪Southbound traffic: Take Broward Boulevard, Southeast Third Avenue and Davie Boulevard.
About the tunnel
The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel opened in 1960 under the New River; it replaced a drawbridge. It is named for a former Miami Herald editor in Broward County who advocated for its construction.
This story was originally published January 23, 2023 at 11:39 AM.
