Coral Springs seeks funding for NW 123rd Avenue sidewalks and drainage upgrades with construction potentially years away
Coral Springs, Florida – A section of NW 123rd Avenue could eventually receive major sidewalk and drainage improvements, but residents living along the corridor may have to wait several years before construction begins.
The Coral Springs City Commission approved a plan Wednesday to pursue nearly $2.87 million in funding for improvements along NW 123rd Avenue between Royal Palm Boulevard and NW 33rd Street. The proposed project would replace aging sidewalks, driveway aprons and drainage features along the residential roadway.
The city is seeking financial assistance through the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Roads for Economic Vitality program, which replaced the county’s former Complete Streets program in February. Applications for the program are due Aug. 13, according to city documents.
While the project is moving forward in the funding process, city officials caution that construction is still far away. If approved, the work would likely not be included in the state’s transportation schedule until the 2032-2036 work program, meaning the earliest construction could begin would be several years from now.
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The timeline depends on how the proposal ranks among other projects submitted throughout the region. The MPO is expected to review and rank applications by the fall, after which the Florida Department of Transportation will evaluate selected projects to ensure they meet federal requirements.
Projects that receive the highest rankings are generally the ones most likely to receive funding. Coral Springs officials noted that the process can take years. A similar example is the city’s University Drive project, which received a $1.5 million MPO award in 2015 but did not receive funding until 2023.
The proposed NW 123rd Avenue improvements are designed to address pedestrian access, drainage concerns and roadway conditions. Plans call for removing existing asphalt and curbs before installing new concrete sidewalks and driveway connections. The project would also include new drainage systems, curbs, gutters, sod and improved ramp areas designed to provide better access for people with visual impairments.
Before moving further with the proposal, city leaders are inviting residents to share their opinions and concerns. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Aug. 11 in the Everglades Room at Coral Springs City Hall, located at 9500 W. Sample Road.
Residents who live near the project area will have an opportunity to learn more about the potential changes and provide feedback about how the improvements could affect their properties and neighborhood.
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Although federal transportation funding would cover much of the construction cost if the project is approved, the city would still be responsible for certain expenses. The commission has committed up to $271,656.41 toward construction costs that would not be covered through federal funding.
Under the state funding process, the city would initially pay for design, inspection and construction expenses before receiving reimbursement. Once completed, Coral Springs would also be responsible for maintaining the improvements.
City officials say the project would improve safety and accessibility along NW 123rd Avenue, but the long funding timeline means residents should not expect immediate changes. The proposal represents a long-term investment in neighborhood infrastructure, with the next major step depending on the outcome of the MPO review and state approval process.
For now, the city is focused on gathering community input and competing for transportation funding that could eventually transform the roadway with updated sidewalks, improved drainage and safer pedestrian connections.
