Busy Miramar-Pembroke Pines intersection set for redesign. Your input is sought
A major intersection that sits at the crossroads of Miramar and Pembroke Pines is set for a redesign and residents will get a chance to weigh in this month.
Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, who represents western Broward, is hosting a public information meeting on proposed improvements to the intersection of Pembroke Road and Palm Avenue, a heavily traveled corridor that serves as a key boundary and connector between the cities.
County officials aim to enhance traffic flow while improving the intersection’s safety for all users as growth continues in Miramar and Pembroke Pines — and the intersection of Pembroke Road and Palm Avenue remains a critical pressure point.
The meeting is scheduled to run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines.
The project is part of the county’s Mobility Advancement Program (MAP Broward), funded through the transportation surtax, and aims to address longstanding concerns about congestion, safety and traffic flow at the intersection.
What’s being proposed
- Adding an additional through lane in each direction
- Operational and safety upgrades
- Increased capacity and mobility for drivers, pedestrians and other roadway users
Why this intersection matters
The intersection of Pembroke Road and Palm Avenue is more than just another busy crossing — it’s a geographic and functional dividing line between Miramar and Pembroke Pines.
Pembroke Road runs east-west across central Broward County and has long served as a major commuter route, linking residential neighborhoods with commercial corridors and connecting drivers to larger arteries such as Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 75.
Palm Avenue, which runs north-south, functions as a key connector between Miramar and Pembroke Pines neighborhoods.
Over time, as both cities have grown — particularly since the 1980s and 1990s housing booms — traffic at the intersection has steadily increased.
Both roads transitioned from quieter, suburban routes into heavily used commuter corridors as development expanded westward in Broward.
Today, the intersection handles a mix of local traffic, school routes and regional commuters, often leading to congestion during peak hours.
A chance for public input
The May 19 meeting is designed to give residents an opportunity to review plans, ask questions and provide feedback before the project moves forward.
Attendees will be able to speak with project representatives and learn how the proposed changes could impact traffic patterns, safety and access in surrounding neighborhoods.
Officials say public participation is a key part of the process, especially for a project that affects two cities and a high volume of daily commuters.
Those interested can register for the meeting in advance through this online link.
This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 2:23 PM.
