BCT Route 7 Detours Around Harrison Street Work

BCT Route 7 detours around Harrison Street construction, closing two stops temporarily

BCT Route 7 Detours on Harrison Street

Broward County Transit riders on eastbound Route 7 will need to use alternate stops due to construction on Harrison Street, transit officials said. Two stops on the route are closed, and buses are following a detour through Hollywood and along major corridors. Officials didn't specify when the construction began or how long the detour will remain in effect.

Construction Closes Two Harrison Street Stops

The construction work affects a one-block stretch of Harrison Street between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue, according to the transit agency. BCT Stop ID 3016, located east of 21st Avenue, and Stop ID 3017, east of 19th Avenue, are both closed during the work. Transit agencies typically close stops when construction makes them inaccessible or unsafe for boarding. Officials haven't said what type of construction is underway or whether it's related to road improvements, utility work, or other infrastructure projects.

Detour Route Through Hollywood and Federal Highway

Eastbound Route 7 buses are traveling east on Hollywood Boulevard before turning south on Dixie Highway to Washington Street, officials said. From there, buses head east on Washington Street to US 1/Federal Highway, then north on Federal Highway to resume the regular route. The detour adds several turns to the usual path but keeps buses on major roads. Officials didn't provide information about how much time the detour adds to trips or which stops remain accessible during the construction.

Timeline and Completion Details Unavailable

Transit officials haven't announced when the construction will be completed or when the two Harrison Street stops will reopen. The agency also didn't say whether riders will receive advance notice before service returns to normal. Construction-related detours typically last several weeks to several months depending on project scope, but specific details about this work weren't available.

Riders Should Plan for Alternate Boarding Locations

Passengers who normally use the closed Harrison Street stops will need to board at other locations along the detour route. Officials said riders should allow extra time for trips during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and alternate route suggestions for BCT riders affected by the detour.