FT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) - Traffic along a stretch of State Road A1A in Ft. Lauderdale is being diverted due to a water main break. The road is closed in both directions north of Sunrise Boulevard ...

A Fort Lauderdale employee uses a vacuum truck on Sunday to suck up water flooding A1A and surrounding streets, including NE Ninth Street, just south of Sunrise Boulevard.

Construction crews struck an underground gas line Wednesday morning forcing closure of A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and Northeast 18th Street, city officials said.

But south of Northeast 14th Court, A1A will become one lane each way to Sunrise Boulevard, where it will widen into the existing turn lanes at the intersection.

4:00pm – Access to A1A from 9th Street closed securely for overnight 7:00pm – Set opposing traffic pattern on Sunrise Blvd. opens to general public for access to business establishments ...

The event is free for plane-watchers in the central beach area from Sunrise Boulevard at State Road A1A to the south. Here’s what to expect, according to organizers and the city of Fort Lauderdale.

On-street parking along State Road A1A north of Sunrise Boulevard. A 20- to 35 minute walk. George English Park, 1101 Bayview Dr. A 30-minute walk. North Beach Lot, 725 N. Fort Lauderdale Blvd..

A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and Northeast 14th Court will remain closed until 7 p.m. Monday, April 22. No through traffic will be allowed south of Northeast 19th Street during the closure.

"State Road A1A and the associated detour south of Sunrise Boulevard will be one lane in each direction all the way to SE 17th Street," the city says.

Residents Residents that live north of Sunrise Boulevard and south of Northeast 30th Street will have to use Oakland Park Boulevard to return to their homes, police said.

Pedestrians: Spectators are prohibited from setting up chairs on A1A. Best spots to watch Location: The event site extends from 18th street to Sunrise Blvd on the beach.