A significant overhaul is hitting Riverside Drive this month, with the promise of smoother rides ahead. As reported by Broward.org, the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will embark on a major bridge rehab starting May 13, stretching out till November, provided Mother Nature doesn't throw a fit.

In an effort to fix structural concerns flagged by a Florida Department of Transportation inspection, the state's coffers supplied by the Gas Tax are bankrolling the project. The good news for drivers is that lane closures are expected to be minimal, popping up only briefly for deck waterproofing and resurfacing. While the construction rumbles on, access to driveways and sidewalks should stay uninterrupted, even as the sounds of progress churn below the asphalt.

The brains at HBMD have cooked up an inventive construction method that's looking to flip the script on traffic messes usually caused by such work. Using a page from Florida's book of firsts, they'll now be working underneath the bridge from floating platforms on the water, according to the official release. This innovative approach is set to reduce the usual traffic snarls and headache for locals and businesses alike.

If you get a thrill out of watching construction in action, a video's up for your viewing pleasure. And for the nuts and bolts or any other pressing questions, sound off to the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division at 954-357-6040, or reach out to Project Manager Stanley Bateman at 954-647-6490 or via email at [email protected]. Broward County is all about patient understanding as they hammer out this essential bridge fix-up job.