McNab Bridge Project Update

The project phase to replace the bridge has started and McNab road is closed to through traffic. As a result, the closure has caused traffic to increase on 62nd Street and is forcing vehicle traffic to cut through the Imperial Point neighborhoods north of 62nd street, thus causing several complaints of speeding traffic and inconsiderate drivers.

We have been in discussion with the city of Fort Lauderdale Traffic Engineering to hopefully reduce the strain caused by buildup in traffic in the already busy 62nd street corridor. We requested that the city place some traffic calming devices, as well as Police Department involvement, to help control the cut through and speeding traffic.

Following is an update to this request as of May 13, 2026:

From City of Fort Lauderdale Transportation & Mobility:

A summary of efforts related to the subject topic.

The McNab Road Bridge is led by the City of Pompano Beach and is resulting in full bridge closure from April 13, 2026, to October 1, 2026. Pompano Beach's official detour sends drivers onto Federal Highway and Cypress Creek Road, which is why residents may be experiencing heavier traffic.

Signal timing

Pursuant to our request, on Friday, April 17, Broward County adjusted the traffic signal at NE 18 Ave and NE 62 St to move more cars through during the busiest hours. The signal is giving drivers heading east and west about 20 extra seconds of green time, plus a few extra seconds to clear the intersection before the light changes. These adjustments are in effect weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 10 PM. The County is monitoring the intersection as needed via live traffic cameras and will keep fine-tuning the timing as needed.

Traffic calming

In response to concerns related to increased traffic volumes and speeding, we collected and evaluated traffic data on NE 62 Ct which based on our traffic calming policy now warrants traffic calming. More details related to those efforts are included in attached emails.

We are proposing for the cushions and signage to be installed at the following locations:

1. Section between NE 19 Avenue and NE 20 Way – at/near 1961 NE 62 Ct
2. Section between NE 20 Way and NE 21 Way – at/near 2124 NE 62 Ct
3. Section between NE 21 Way and NE 21 Rd – at/near 2160 NE 62 Ct

We will reach out to you and Association to coordinate public outreach in advance of installation. In the meanwhile, @Courtney William is coordinating with PD for their assistance.

Traffic control improvements:

Based on review of exiting conditions, we have requested the following improvements along NE 62 Ct:

• Stop bars and double yellow approaching stop sign at NE 62 Ct and NE 21 Way to be installed - 2140 NE 62nd Ct - Google Maps
• Yield sign be replaced by stop sign and stop bar with double yellow be installed at NE 62 Ct and NE 21 Rd - 2181 NE 62nd Ct - Google Maps

Milos Majstorovic, MSCE, PE  | Director
Transportation and Mobility Department
City of Fort Lauderdale
290 NE 3^rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
O: 954-828-5216 | C: 786-914-4552

E: mmajstorovic@fortlauderdale.gov