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November 30, 2008

What is going on with the construction on U.S. 441, about 2 miles north of Atlantic Avenue and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard? — Diane Fagan, Boynton Beach

Recent columns

• Traffic signal in Pembroke Pines is only temporary

  November 23, 2008

  A traffic signal was recently added at Pines Boulevard and Southwest 145th Avenue just east of Interstate 75 in Pembroke Pines. It only allows northbound drivers on 145th to turn right into eastbound Pines traffic. Are there plans to build a left-turn lane and signal so that drivers will be able to go west on Pines? — Dave Carruthers, West Palm Beach

• Traffic signal in Pembroke Pines is only temporary

  November 23, 2008

  A traffic signal was recently added at Pines Boulevard and Southwest 145th Avenue just east of Interstate 75 in Pembroke Pines. It allows only northbound drivers on 145th to turn right onto eastbound Pines traffic. Are there plans to build a left-turn lane and signal so that drivers will be able to go west on Pines? — Dave Carruthers, West Palm Beach

• Repaving planned for rail crossing on Atlantic Boulevard west of I-95

  November 16, 2008

  Q.: The Atlantic Boulevard railroad crossing west of Interstate 95 has got to be the worst in Broward County. Will it be repaired in the near future?

• Repaving planned for rail crossing on Atlantic Boulevard west of I-95

  November 16, 2008

  It's good that the state is re-evaluating the 45-mph speed limit on Southern Boulevard. Another place that should be re-evaluated is Yamato Road west of Boca Raton. What are the chances?

• On the Roads: Hybrids need special decal for express lanes

  November 9, 2008

  Can I use Interstate 95's new toll express lanes in Miami-Dade County for free if I drive a hybrid car, once the state starts charging tolls? —Larry Raiford, Boca Raton

• On the Roads: Hybrids need special decal for express lanes

  November 9, 2008

  Can I use Interstate 95's new toll express lanes in Miami-Dade County for free if I drive a hybrid car, once the state starts charging tolls?

• 'No train horn' signs needed at Delray crossings

  November 2, 2008

  What is the status of quieting train horns on the Tri-Rail tracks in the cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach? - William Canning, Ocean Ridge

• Call up Oakland Park to repair Northwest 10th Ave.

  November 2, 2008

  Who is responsible for fixing Northwest 10th Avenue between Prospect Road and Northwest 38th Street in Oakland Park? It's in poor condition and heavily traveled by trucks and buses. — Robert Chestone, Oakland Park

• Express lanes on Interstate 95 meant for long trips, not short hops between exits

  October 26, 2008

  Why have construction crews made the northbound Florida's Turnpike exit from the Sawgrass Expressway so confusing? Several times I have nearly missed the exit because of the confusing signs. The southbound turnpike exit is marked more clearly.

• Broward County Traffic Watch: Race Track Road, I-95 express lanes

  October 26, 2008

  Q: I've noticed flashing message signs saying Race Track Road in Pompano Beach is going to be under construction. What's going on and how long will it last?

• Hold on: Paving to begin soon at Lauderhill intersection

  October 19, 2008

  What happened to the Northwest 56th Avenue project in Lauderhill? The pavement at the intersection of Oakland Park Boulevard is higher, causing a big jolt when you turn south onto 56th from Oakland Park. Are crews going to level the pavement?

• If the Sawgrass Expressway doesn't work for you, consider taking I-595

  October 19, 2008

  I just took a quick road trip from Boca Raton to Markham Park in Sunrise via the Sawgrass Expressway and Interstate 75 and was amazed how many miles you have to go out of your way to get there. There has to be an easier way.

• On the Roads: Michael Turnbell's updates from South Florida

  October 12, 2008

  Why is the speed limit on Southern Boulevard west of Congress Avenue only 45 mph? Shouldn't it be higher since the road is now a limited-access highway with interchanges at some intersections?

• On the Roads: Michael Turnbell's updates from South Florida

  October 12, 2008

  When will construction on the Sawgrass Expressway's Deerfield toll plaza west of Florida's Turnpike be finished?

• It may become easier to pay to park at Palm Beach International Airport

  October 5, 2008

  Q: Are there any plans to speed up the payment process for parking at Palm Beach International Airport? On some nights, it's taken me about 30 minutes to pay. Also, are there any plans to let people pay for parking with SunPass?

• I-95 express lane tolls will vary depending on traffic conditions

  October 5, 2008

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• On the Roads: Extending SunPass' reach not on horizon

  September 28, 2008

  Now that SunPass has come out with a cheaper transponder, what about making it compatible with E-Z Pass so transplants from the Northeast don't have to buy another transponder? — Gilbert Hendler, Delray Beach

• On the Roads: Extending SunPass' reach not on horizon

  September 28, 2008

  Now that SunPass has come out with a cheaper transponder, what about making it compatible with E-Z Pass so transplants from the Northeast don't have to buy another transponder? — Gilbert Hendler, Delray Beach

• On the Roads: SunPass holders should check their account balances

  September 14, 2008

  My wife noticed an extra beep from her SunPass transponder when she drove through a Florida's Turnpike toll plaza. She had just replenished her account, but when she went online to check her balance she noticed that she had been billed an additional toll for having more than two axles. Could it be that someone was following too close behind her that triggered the extra charge on her account? — Rick Wilkie, Miramar

• On the Roads: SunPass holders should check their account balances

  September 14, 2008

  Turning left from [westbound] Armone Place onto [southbound] U.S. 441 west of Boynton Beach is getting more dangerous. You have to cross the three northbound lanes to get in the median before you can get into the southbound lanes, and heavy traffic both ways makes that impossible. Are there plans to install a traffic light? — Dan Korn, Boynton Beach

• SunPass transponders aren't used to calculate speeds on expressways

  September 7, 2008

  What's up with the purple signs at Palm Beach International Airport? They direct you to a nonexistent cell phone lot which I have never found. Last year, airport workers directed me to an area along the side of the terminal roadway. I have waited there many times along with other drivers. But recently I got a $30 citation for parking there.

• SunPass transponders aren't used to calculate speeds on expressways

  September 7, 2008

  Is it true that the electronic message signs along South Florida's expressways calculate travel times by reading drivers' SunPass transponders? Is this information stored in any sort of database?

• Turnpike overpass to be finished soon

  August 31, 2008

  The southbound Florida's Turnpike bridge over Atlantic Avenue west of Delray Beach has a bad bump. Is it going to be fixed?

• Ramp off Broward Boulevard doesn't fly with state officials

  August 31, 2008

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• On the Roads: Hollywood Railroad Museum hard to track down despite sign

  August 24, 2008

  Why does the traffic signal on westbound Clint Moore Road at Lyons Road west of Boca Raton prohibit left turns when east-west traffic is moving through the intersection? — Gilbert Kossoy, Delray Beach

• On the Roads: Hollywood Railroad Museum hard to track down despite sign

  August 24, 2008

  On eastbound Hollywood Boulevard at the entrance to the Amtrak station, the city of Hollywood has a sign pointing to a railroad museum that does not exist. Why have a sign that confuses motorists to a non-existent attraction? — Charles Dunn, Coral Gables

• What's happening on South Florida's roads? Read Michael Turnbell

  August 10, 2008

  QTalk about frustrating. The Florida Department of Transportation finally opens Southern Boulevard, but then closes two of the four eastbound lanes just west of U.S. 441. Why can't the state at least open the left lane to Sansbury's Way on the east side of the South Florida Fairgrounds to allow for left turns?

• What's happening on South Florida's roads? Read Michael Turnbell

  August 10, 2008

  QWhen will the missing link of Andrews Avenue be completed north of Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach?

• Sewer line project closes section of East Country Club Boulevard in Boca Raton

  August 3, 2008

  Q Why is Northwest Second Avenue (East Country Club Boulevard) north of Hidden Valley Boulevard in Boca Raton closed through the end of January?

• Major resurfacing project on Royal Palm Boulevard to begin in January

  August 3, 2008

  Q Margate has done a nice job of paving roads, but why has the city not touched Royal Palm Boulevard between State Road 7 and Rock Island Road? It is riddled with potholes that have been repaired and patched several times.

• For now, stretch of I-75 won't expand to 6 lanes

  July 27, 2008

  Q: I just drove back from Atlanta using Interstate 75 and Florida's Turnpike. With all the toll money collected through the years, why isn't the turnpike at least six lanes for its entire length? I got caught in an hourlong traffic jam when both southbound lanes were blocked north of Orlando. There is plenty of land in the median to widen the turnpike.

• On the Roads: Repairs to start Aug. 1 on Copans Road rail crossing

  July 20, 2008

  QWhen will the Copans Road railroad crossing west of Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach be smoothed over?

• SunPass device lets you know if its invalid

  July 20, 2008

  Q: How can you tell if a SunPass transponder is defective?

• On the Roads: Design work to begin this summer on Lyons Road extension

  July 13, 2008

  Q When will Lyons Road be extended from Lake Worth Road to Forest Hill Boulevard?

• SunPass or not, you still must pay toll

  July 13, 2008

  Q I mistakenly drove through a SunPass lane at the Commercial Boulevard exit of Florida's Turnpike, but I don't have SunPass. There was no place to pull over to pay. I couldn't stop because there were drivers behind me. What do I do?

• Atlantic Boulevard lanes undergoing repaving

  July 6, 2008

  Q A westbound left turn lane from Atlantic Boulevard to southbound Powerline Road in Pompano Beach is blocked, but I don't see any construction in the area. A southbound lane on Powerline also is blocked. Is this in anticipation of a future project?

• SunPass-only ramp being considered for turnpike's Okeechobee Boulevard exit

  July 6, 2008

  Q When will there be a SunPass-only lane designated at the Okeechobee Boulevard exit on Florida's Turnpike in West Palm Beach?

• Plans for New River Greenway bike and pedestrian path altered

  June 29, 2008

  Q: What is the status of the New River Greenway bicycle and pedestrian path, which follows State Road 84 between Markham Park and Fort Lauderdale? The state is repaving S.R. 84 between Federal Highway and Interstate 95, but it doesn't look like a bike lane will be included.

• Plans for New River Greenway bike and pedestrian path altered

  June 29, 2008

  Q A lot of money is spent on noise walls along roads like Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 95. How effective are they at muffling traffic noise?

• Driver says turn lanes at Griffin Road and Federal Highway are unclear

  June 22, 2008

  Q The intersection of Griffin Road and Federal Highway is poorly marked for drivers turning north and then trying to get to the ramp for Interstate 595 or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. There are two left-turn lanes from Griffin to northbound Federal, but drivers in the far left-turn lane cut across to get to the ramp. Can the state mark the lanes clearer?

• No noise wall planned near Hypoluxo

  June 22, 2008

  Q Are there any plans for a noise wall along Florida's Turnpike near Hypoluxo Road? I'm thinking about moving due to the noise.

• Contact the county to request a new traffic light

  June 15, 2008

  Q How do you request a traffic light? I live near Commercial Boulevard and Pine Island Road in Sunrise, and it is increasingly difficult, even dangerous, to get in and out of my neighborhood. I don't know where to start. Can you give me some guidance?

• White lines form buffer zones for carpool lanes

  June 15, 2008

  Q Why are the carpool lanes on Interstate 95 separated from the regular lanes with two white, dashed lines? They look to be about 3 feet wide and seem useless, confusing and a waste of space that could be utilized better.