Davie SW 82nd Avenue Roadway Reclamation: What to Know
What is the Davie SW 82nd Avenue Roadway Reclamation project?
The Town of Davie Engineering Division is reconstructing SW 82nd Avenue between Griffin Road and Stirling Road through mid-June 2026. The work involves reverse rehabilitation and pavement resurfacing, with single lane access maintained throughout. A detour is in place and Town staff direct traffic on site. The project is funded through MAP Broward Surtax dollars, the same funding source the County uses for mobility advancement projects across municipal boundaries.
If you live, work, or commute along the SW 82nd Avenue corridor, this affects your daily routing for the next four weeks. The notification was issued by the Town on May 15, 2026 and construction began Monday, May 18. The rest of this post walks the practical timing, the detour structure, and the property level questions homeowners along the corridor should be working through right now.
Project scope and the section under work
The work spans SW 82nd Avenue from Griffin Road on the north end to Stirling Road on the south end.
That segment runs through a residential and light commercial section of central Davie. Reverse rehabilitation is the technique where the existing asphalt is pulverized in place and rebuilt as a stabilized base layer before new pavement is laid over the top. It is more disruptive than standard resurfacing because the road surface has to come up before the new structure goes down, but the resulting pavement life is materially longer than a simple overlay. For corridors that carry steady daily traffic and have a degraded subbase, reclamation is the right tool.
The project is operating during normal weekday hours with active staff direction. Single lane access is maintained throughout the work zone, which means traffic alternates direction through controlled segments. Expect delays of 5 to 15 minutes during peak windows depending on which crew area you cross.
Detour structure and corridor impact
A formal detour routes through traffic away from the SW 82nd corridor for the duration of the project.
For residents inside the affected section, access to your property is maintained. Town staff direct traffic to ensure you can reach your driveway. For pass through trips, the detour adds 5 to 12 minutes depending on your origin and destination. If you commute from the SW 82nd corridor eastbound to I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, plan a 10 to 15 minute time buffer until mid-June. The Davie to Brickell commute guide walks the corridor logic for Davie residents heading toward downtown Miami and Brickell.
Trash and recycling pickup, mail delivery, and emergency services maintain access throughout the project. If your collection day falls during the work window, place containers at the curb as usual and the Town has coordinated with the haulers to handle the corridor with the work crew on site.
Why the project is happening now: MAP Broward Surtax funding
Funding for the SW 82nd Avenue reclamation flows from the Mobility Advancement Program, also called MAP Broward.
MAP Broward is Broward County’s transportation surtax program, approved by voters and funded through a one penny sales tax dedicated to mobility, transit, and roadway infrastructure across the county. The program funnels Surtax dollars to municipal projects that improve traffic flow, pavement condition, transit access, and pedestrian and bicycle safety. Davie has received MAP Broward funding for several corridor improvements over the past several years, which is part of how the Town has been able to step up its pavement program without raising the millage rate. Broward County administers the program and publishes the project list and funding allocation publicly.
The practical effect for Davie property owners is that improvements to your local corridors are being paid for from a county wide sales tax dollar that visitors and pass through shoppers contribute to, not from your local property tax bill. This is one of the reasons the millage rate in Davie has held relatively stable while pavement and corridor work has accelerated. The Davie Florida property taxes 2026 guide walks how the millage rate compares to other Broward municipalities and where homestead exemption fits.
What homeowners along the corridor should be doing right now
Three moves protect your property and your daily routing during the work.
First, document the pre construction condition of any driveway apron, mailbox, or landscaping feature within the right of way that abuts SW 82nd Avenue. Take photos with the timestamp visible and store them. If construction operations cause any disruption to your apron, mailbox, or sprinkler heads in the right of way, your photo record is the first piece of evidence you bring to the Town’s Engineering Division for repair.
Second, save the project contact information. The Town publishes the assigned Engineering Project Manager for each active project on its news flash. For day to day operational issues, the Town’s Engineering Division at davie-fl.gov routes calls to the correct project manager.
Third, plan your driveway access. If you have a contractor scheduled for roof work, AC service, pool service, or any vehicle dependent service during the work window, give your service provider the heads up that the corridor is reduced to single lane access. Most service vehicles can still reach properties along the corridor, but the time window to complete the work may shift if the truck has to wait for traffic clearance.
Property level implications: assessed value and improvements
Roadway reclamation does not by itself trigger a reassessment of your property, but the long term effect on property values along the corridor is generally positive.
A freshly reclaimed and resurfaced corridor reduces noise from rough pavement, lowers wear on resident vehicles, and improves the curb appeal of the entire block. For homeowners considering a sale in the 12 to 24 months following project completion, the corridor improvement is a quiet positive in the marketing narrative without being a feature the buyer specifically searches for. Per parcel assessed value details are available through the Broward County Property Appraiser site, and the BCPA card is the right starting place for any homeowner planning to track value changes year over year.
For buyers actively touring properties along the SW 82nd corridor right now, the timing is worth understanding. The corridor is in active construction, which can affect inspection access and the visual condition of the front of the property. Once the project completes in mid-June, the same property tours better. If you have flexibility, the late June and July window is a reasonable time to walk corridor properties at their best. The FHA loan limits in Davie Florida 2026 guide lays out the ceiling math for buyers using FHA financing on Davie inventory along corridors like this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the SW 82nd Avenue reclamation project be complete?
The Town has anticipated completion by mid-June 2026. Weather and material delivery can shift that window. The most current schedule is published by the Town’s Engineering Division and posted to the davie-fl.gov news flash. If the timeline shifts, the Town typically issues an updated notification a week ahead of the new completion target.
How does single lane access affect my drive home?
You will see 5 to 15 minutes of additional time on a corridor trip through the work zone during peak windows. Off peak the delay is closer to 2 to 5 minutes. The Town staff on site control traffic flow with stop and slow paddles, alternating direction through the work area.
Is my property tax going up because of this project?
No. The project is funded through MAP Broward Surtax dollars, which flow from the Broward County one penny mobility sales tax. Local property tax revenue is not the funding source, and your annual tax bill does not change as a result of this project. Save Our Homes assessment caps continue to apply normally to homestead properties.
Will trash pickup happen as usual?
Yes. The Town has coordinated with the solid waste haulers to maintain collection schedules during the work. Place your containers at the curb on your normal collection day. If the haulers cannot reach your container during the scheduled pickup window because of an active work segment, the Town and the hauler coordinate a same day or next day return.
Where can I report a corridor issue during the project?
The Town’s Engineering Division at davie-fl.gov publishes the assigned project manager and contact information for each active project. For after hours emergencies that involve the work zone, contact the Town’s non emergency line. Property damage claims and right of way disputes go through the Engineering Division’s formal process.
Talk to a Davie Real Estate Expert
Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker and a Davie native, tracks every Town project notification because corridor improvements move buyer demand and property values across Davie’s residential map. If you live along the SW 82nd corridor and are thinking about a sale window, or if you are buying along this corridor and want a clean read on timing and condition, the next step is a direct conversation. Schedule a free 15-minute strategy call and start your decision with the corridor context already mapped.
Anthony Spitaleri
Living in Davie Florida
954-235-5783
Davie, Florida
livingindavieflorida.com
About Anthony Spitaleri
Anthony Spitaleri is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker, the largest residential real estate brand in the world, with over 3,000 offices globally and a 116-year track record. A Davie native who returned home in 2025 after 13 years in Miami Beach, Anthony specializes in luxury homes and estates above $1 million, acreage and equestrian properties with no HOA, and relocation buyers moving to Davie from out of state. He created livingindavieflorida.com, the most comprehensive Davie real estate resource available, featuring in-depth guides for all 52 Davie neighborhoods, original weekly market data, interactive tools, and a 24/7 AI concierge. Anthony has been licensed in real estate since 2013 (BK3281907), is a Certified Strategic Coach through Coaching Services International (CSI), an active member of the Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce, and a weekly volunteer at Bit by Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Davie.
