BCT Route 7 Detours Around Harrison Street Work
Route 7 buses detour via Hollywood Boulevard and Dixie Highway due to Harrison Street construction
BCT Route 7 Detours on Harrison Street
Riders on Broward County Transit's Route 7 will need to plan for detours as construction closes two eastbound stops on Harrison Street. The work between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue has shut down BCT Stop ID 3016 and Stop ID 3017, forcing buses onto an alternate path through Hollywood and Washington Street, transit officials said. Specific details about the construction timeline and project scope weren't available by publication time.
Detour Route Details
Eastbound Route 7 buses now travel east on Hollywood Boulevard before turning south on Dixie Highway to reach Washington Street, according to the transit agency. From there, buses head east on Washington Street to US 1/Federal Highway, then turn north to rejoin the regular route. The detour bypasses the closed Harrison Street segment entirely. Officials didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect, though detours typically add several minutes to trip durations depending on traffic conditions.
Stop Closures and Access
The two affected stops—BCT Stop ID 3016 at Eastbound Harrison Street east of 21st Avenue and BCT Stop ID 3017 at Eastbound Harrison Street east of 19th Avenue—remain closed for the duration of construction work. Transit officials didn't announce whether temporary stop locations have been established nearby or how long the closures will last. Riders who typically use these stops will need to board at the nearest available stop along the detour route. The agency hasn't released information about how many daily riders are affected by the closures.
Construction Timeline
Officials confirmed the Harrison Street construction between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue necessitated the route changes, but didn't provide details about the project's scope or expected completion date. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal public works departments on street construction that affects bus routes. The agency hasn't said whether the detour will remain in place for weeks or months, or what improvements the construction project will bring to the corridor.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers who regularly ride Route 7 should allow extra travel time and plan to board at stops along the detour route rather than the closed Harrison Street locations. Officials said they'll provide updates as construction progresses, though specific channels for those updates weren't detailed. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for BCT services, helping riders navigate detours and find the nearest available stops during construction periods.
