Port users and visitors may experience heavy traffic in the convention center area on Friday, February 6. More than2,000 attendees are expected at the Caliber Awards. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the entrance at SE 17th St. and Eisenhower Blvd., and should use the port’s other two entrances located at Federal Hwy (US1)/ State Road 84 and I-595/Eller Dr.
Broward County has completed construction of the Convention Center Connector, which is a bypass road through Port Everglades to facilitate public access from State Road 84 and US-1 to the Broward County Convention Center and its new Omni Hotel. The Convention Center Connector will reduce traffic congestion on the adjacent segments of US-1 and SE 17th Street. The project includes a new two-lane road with security fencing, a bridge with a barrier wall, a roundabout to facilitate port traffic movement, relocated security checkpoint, lighting, traffic signals, security and communications systems, and signage and pavement markings.
Watch the video at the top of the page to experience the Convention Center Connector.
For more information, call Broward County Public Works at 954-357-6410.
