Route 7 Detours Around Harrison Street Construction
Route 7 buses detour around Harrison Street construction, closing two eastbound stops
Route 7 Detours on Harrison Street
Riders heading eastbound on Route 7 will encounter a detour due to construction on Harrison Street between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue, transit officials said. Two stops along the route—BCT Stop ID 3016 east of 21st Avenue and BCT Stop ID 3017 east of 19th Avenue—are temporarily closed. Officials didn't specify when the construction began or how long the detour will remain in effect.
Detour Route Details
Eastbound Route 7 buses will travel east on Hollywood Boulevard before turning south on Dixie Highway to Washington Street, according to the transit agency. Buses then head east on Washington Street to US 1/Federal Highway, where they turn north and resume the regular route. The detour bypasses the construction zone on Harrison Street while maintaining connections to key corridors. Officials haven't said whether the detour adds significant travel time for riders.
Construction Impact on Service
The Harrison Street construction affects a segment spanning just one block between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue. Transit officials said the two closed stops serve riders in the eastbound direction only, though they didn't provide ridership figures for the affected stops. Westbound Route 7 service continues on its regular route without changes. Specific details about the construction project—including the contractor, scope of work, and estimated cost—weren't available by publication time.
Timeline and Duration
Officials haven't announced when the construction will be completed or when the two stops will reopen. The transit agency typically coordinates with local municipalities on street construction projects that affect bus routes, but details about the project timeline weren't provided. Riders should expect the detour to remain in place until construction wraps up and the street reopens to through traffic.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers who normally board at the two closed stops should plan to use nearby stops along the detour route on Hollywood Boulevard, Dixie Highway, Washington Street, or US 1/Federal Highway. Officials said riders should allow extra time for their trips while the detour is in effect. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for Route 7 and other BCT services throughout Broward County.
