At Tower Club One Financial Plaza, 28th floor 100 S.E. Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale
Over or Under?
Crossing the New River
Bridge or Tunnel? How high the bridge? Can a tunnel be successfully constructed in that area given the geotechnics of the region?
What is the most effective solution to increase capacity and alleviate congestion in the Transportation system?
How long will it take to complete? How much will it cost?
What is the source of funding? What are the ongoing maintenance issues and costs?
MAYOR DEAN J. TRANTALIS City of Fort Lauderdale
MAYOR MICHEAL UDINE Broward County
GREG STEWART Executive Director-Metropolitan Planning Organization
GERRY ORIELLY FDOT District 4 Secretary
GAIL BULFIN Senior Vice President at The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (Moderator)
There are as many questions as there are positions and stakeholders about this question. There is agreement that the current situation is untenable; something must be done and ’no build is not a solution’. This is a project of regional significance. While the final decision about what will eventually be has yet to be made, after hearing reports from several stakeholders and agencies, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission recently voted unanimously in favor of the tunnel solution.
This Forum will provide some of the latest information and discussion that hopes to address the above questions.
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