Pole Hardening Project

FPL has expanded this project, which includes a section of Stirling Road, to included replacing and setting 13 new concrete poles along SW 90th Avenue, from Stirling Road to SW 55th Street. FPL will post project and contact information door hangers at properties located within the project area. This phase of the project, along SW 90th Avenue, began the week of March 17, 2025.

Project Information Related to SW 90th Avenue:

• On Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, crews will dig holes for concrete poles along SW 90th Avenue, from Stirling Road to SW 55th Street.
• This work will occur from 8 AM to 5 PM.
• This work will require one lane to be closed, along with flaggers signaling "stop" and "slow" to help motorists pass through the work area safely.
• On Sunday, March 23 and Monday, March 24, crews will install the new concrete poles along SW 90th Avenue, from Stirling Road to SW 55th Street. 
• This work will occur from 8 AM to 5 PM.
• This work will require a full closure of SW 90th Avenue on March 23 and March 24, 2025. Only emergency vehicles will be permitted to pass through the work area.
• Message boards and signage will reroute traffic on Stirling Road to Palm Avenue and Pine Island Road.

Project Information Related to Stirling Road:

• Work commenced on February 27, 2025.
• Wooden power poles are being replaced with new concrete poles and wire transfers along Stirling Road, between SW 90th Avenue and University Drive.
• This work requires the closure of one eastbound lanes on Stirling Roady during the day time to transfer wires and the closure of two eastbound lanes on Stirling Road during night hours between 9 PM and 5:30 AM to set poles.