WCOM NEWS

7-14-04

Work nears finish on Douglas Road

MIRAMAR--Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Douglas Road widening project in Miramar that started more than three years ago.

The 1.5-mile stretch of roadway between the Miami-Dade County line and Pembroke Road was widened from two to four lanes. The Broward County project included other road improvements such as lighting, landscaping, irrigation, sidewalks, bike lanes and a median.

The county expects completion by mid-August.

"There are just a few items to go, including a drawing that shows the location of the underground water and sewer lines," said George Edwards, a Broward project manager. "This would be for future use and as a permanent record."

The $6.3 million project began in April 2001.That total includes design, construction and inspection costs.

All four lanes have been open to vehicles since September, but workers have continued with other aspects of the project.

Edwards said increased traffic volumes triggered the need for the road expansion.

"It turned out well and the landscaping looks real nice," he said.

(source) Sun Sentinel (Nicole T. Lesson) 7-14-04