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Fort Lauderdale to brief Broward County on New River Crossing next week; mayor pushes tunnel as LPA
Summary
Fort Lauderdale will meet with Broward County on Feb. 11 to discuss the New River Crossing; Mayor Dean Trantelis urged the county to support a tunnel as the locally preferred alternative.
Fort Lauderdale leaders said they will meet with Broward County commissioners next week to discuss the New River Crossing, continuing a months-long debate over whether a bridge or tunnel should carry proposed commuter rail across the New River.
Mayor Dean Trantelis said the city seeks local alignment with the county and urged support for a tunnel as the locally preferred alternative (LPA). The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the county chambers and will include short staff presentations, updates on what has transpired since the last joint meeting and time for elected officials to discuss next steps.
Why it matters: The New River Crossing affects regional transportation planning, freight operations, downtown land use, and potential federal funding. The structure choice (bridge or tunnel) influences construction impacts, property and traffic disruptions and the total…
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