Water main break causing traffic delays in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A water main ruptured Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, causing street closures and traffic delays, officials said.

Fort Lauderdale city officials closed a portion of Southwest 15th Avenue between Southwest Ninth Street and Davie Boulevard to repair the break. Officials said the break did not affect water service or water quality. 

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Officials expect to reopen the closed portion of Southwest 15th Avenue by 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. 


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