FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fort Lauderdale police asked drivers to temporarily avoid a major intersection Saturday as train track arms malfunctioned in the area.
Authorities said the train track crossing station malfunctioned at Sunrise Boulevard between Northeast Fourth Avenue and U.S. 1.
The Florida East Coast Railway was notified and has since made the repairs, according to police.
Authorities said the roadways have been cleared of construction and there were no major incidents reported.
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#UPDATE: Today's events have concluded and the roadways have been cleared. There were no major incidents. We thank our community for their cooperation and understanding this afternoon. @FTLCityNews @FtLaudBiz @FLFR411
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@ftlauderdalepd) February 3, 2024
#FLPD #TrafficAlert The train track crossing arms are malfunctioning at Sunrise Blvd. between NE 4th Ave. & Federal Hwy. FEC has been notified and are working on the necessary repairs. Officers are on scene directing traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/WGgkKiqzjW
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@ftlauderdalepd) February 3, 2024
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