MADD 5K Approved: Las Olas Blvd Road Closures Set for April 26 | Fort Lauderdale Commission

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Drivers and residents near Las Olas Boulevard should expect temporary street closures and traffic detours on April 26 during the MADD 5K event. Businesses and residents along the affected corridor will want to plan alternate routes for that morning. The event supports a nationally recognized drunk-driving prevention organization.

PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS

The Commission is approving temporary right-of-way closures near Las Olas Boulevard in conjunction with the MADD 5K race on April 26, 2026. Businesses operating along the Las Olas corridor — a high-revenue retail, dining, and hospitality zone — should coordinate delivery schedules and parking logistics around the closure window. Event organizers and their insurers will be subject to the city's standard special-event permitting requirements, including liability coverage and traffic-management plans coordinated with Fort Lauderdale Police and Public Works. Real estate and retail professionals active in the Las Olas district should flag the date for tenant and client communications. The Signal: Businesses and property managers along the Las Olas corridor must confirm alternate access and delivery plans before April 26.