BCT Route 7 Adjusts for Harrison Street Work
BCT Route 7 detours via Hollywood Boulevard due to Harrison Street construction work
BCT Route 7 Detours on Harrison Street
Riders on Broward County Transit's Route 7 will encounter a detour along Harrison Street due to construction work, transit officials said. Two eastbound stops on Harrison Street are temporarily closed, requiring buses to take an alternate path through Hollywood Boulevard, Dixie Highway, and Washington Street before returning to the regular route. Officials didn't specify when the construction began or how long the detour will remain in effect.
Construction Closes Two Bus Stops
The construction work is taking place on Harrison Street between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue, according to the transit agency. As a result, BCT Stop ID 3016, located eastbound on Harrison Street east of 21st Avenue, and BCT Stop ID 3017, located eastbound on Harrison Street east of 19th Avenue, are closed to bus service. Officials haven't said what type of construction is underway or whether it's a city infrastructure project or private development. Transit agencies typically close stops during construction when it's unsafe for buses to access the area or when work blocks the roadway.
Detour Route Details
Eastbound Route 7 buses will travel east on Hollywood Boulevard instead of using the regular Harrison Street path, transit officials said. Buses then turn south on Dixie Highway to Washington Street, continue east on Washington Street to US 1/Federal Highway, then head north on US 1/Federal Highway before resuming the regular route. The agency didn't provide information about how much time the detour adds to trips or whether westbound Route 7 service is affected. Officials also haven't said whether temporary stop locations have been established to serve riders who normally use the two closed stops.
Timeline and Duration Unknown
Transit officials haven't announced when the construction work is expected to be completed or when the two Harrison Street stops will reopen. The agency also didn't say when the detour began, making it unclear whether this is a new change or an ongoing situation. Specific details about advance notice provided to riders weren't available.
What Riders Need to Know
Passengers who regularly board at the two closed Harrison Street stops should plan to use alternative nearby stops or adjust their boarding locations along the detour route. Officials said buses will continue serving the area but on the modified path. Riders can check Moovit for real-time Route 7 bus locations and updated arrival times during the detour period.
