LTC 343-2017 Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project Update - Upcoming Closure Extension and Traffic ImpactsMIAMI
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florido 33139, www.miamibeochfl.gov
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Tel: 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782
NO. LTC # 343-2017
TO:
FROM:
Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the Ci
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ~
DATE: June 30, 2017
LETTER TO COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project Update -Upcoming Closure Extension
and Traffic Impacts
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide an update on upcoming traffic impacts
associated with the Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project.
Drainage improvements are scheduled to begin along Indian Creek from 27 Street to 31 Street on
Wednesday, July 5, 2017. The scope of work includes installing the 72-inch drainage trunk line and
new drainage structures going north along Indian Creek Drive.
Due to the size and location of the drainage line, southbound Indian Creek Drive will be closed and
detoured at 31 Street to Collins Avenue while the contractor installs underground storm water drainage
structures. Southbound traffic will be allowed on Collins Avenue between 31 Street and 26 Street. Side
street and left turns will be restricted on Collins Avenue in this area. This will extend the closure and
detour currently in place at 27 Street. Collins Avenue will resume to northbound traffic only north of 31
Street.
Through traffic is encouraged to use an alternate route. Flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic
during specific operations and off-duty police officers will also be used as needed. Local access to the
buildings between 31 Street and 26 Street will be maintained. On-street parking along 31 Street may be
temporarily eliminated during the detour. Traffic impacts will be continually monitored and tweaks
maybe implemented to the maintenance of traffic as needed.
This work is scheduled to run for a minimum of three months. This closure and work is critical to have
the drainage system and pump station in place for the fall King Tides. Within the next several weeks,
this closure and detour is scheduled to be extended again through 33 Street to allow the contractor to
begin installing the pump station at the 32 Street end.
The Public Information Officer for the project, Heather M. Leslie of HML Public Outreach, is maintaining
regular communication with area residents and businesses and is releasing weekly advisories for the
project to notify them of project updates and upcoming construction. The Communications Office will
also be distributing information regarding this closure and detour.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
JLM//ET~GP
Indian Creek Drive/State Road (SR) A 1 A Flooding Mitigation Proiect
Closure, Detour Extends to 31 Street
Beginning on Wednesday, July 5
Work Zone and Tasks
Beginning the morning of Wednesday, July 5,
2017, southbound Indian Creek Drive will be closed
at 31 Street while the contractor installs underground
storm water drainage structures.
What to Expect
A detour is in place to guide drivers around the work.
Drivers traveling south on Indian Creek Drive will be
directed to:
• Turn east on 31 Street
• Turn south on Collins Avenue
• Continue south on Collins Avenue
This traffic pattern is expected through
September.
Barrier wall will separate one northbound lane and
one southbound lane on Collins Avenue between 31
Street and 26 Street. Collins Avenue will resume to
northbound traffic only north of 31 Street.
Left turns and side street access will be restricted
throughout this area. Through traffic is encouraged to
use an alternate route.
Flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic during
specific operations. Off-duty police officers will also
be used as needed.
Local access to the buildings between 31 Street
and 26 Street will be maintained. On-street parking
along 31 Street may be temporarily eliminated during
the detour.
Miami-Dade Transit buses and City trolleys will
continue service during the work.
Please note this schedule may change due to
weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Communication
For more information, please contact:
Heather M. Leslie, Public Information Liaison
P: 305.905.5876
E: heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com
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