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Las Olas Bridge in Fort Lauderdale closes through Nov. 19 for repairs

The Las Olas Bridge in Fort Lauderdale is closed from Saturday, Nov. 14, until 6 a.m. on Nov. 19 while crews finish improvements.

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The Las Olas Bridge in Fort Lauderdale is closed starting Saturday, Nov. 14, and will remain closed until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, according to a post from The Broward Scene.

The closure is for bridge improvements. The post did not say which crews are doing the work or what specific repairs are planned.

Drivers who usually cross the bridge to reach Las Olas Boulevard and the beach area should plan alternate routes for the next several days. Check local traffic updates before heading out.

This story is a summary based on reporting by The Broward Scene. Read the original for full details.

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