LTC 619-2019 Sunset Islands 1 & 2 Neighborhood - Closure of Entrance Lanes MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC # 619-2019 LETT.' TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of he City Clmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Sunset Islands 1 & 2 Neighborhoo — Closure of Entrance Lanes
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide information to the Mayor and City
Commission regarding the status of the Sunset Islands 1 & 2 Neighborhood Guardhouse
construction.
The scope of services includes renovation of the existing guardhouse consisting of roof, doors,
windows, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, finishes, building facade repair, construction of a new
guardhouse at the center median on W. 29 Street, hardscape improvements including decorative
brick pavers, installation of gate arms, traffic loops, landscaping, irrigation, pavement marking and
signage within the Right-of-Way.
At this time the contractor has reconstructed the exit lane and installed the decorative pavers.
They continue to work on completing the guardhouse at the center of the road (W. 29 Street)
and now need to commence the construction of the entrance lanes. To safely reconstruct the
entrance lanes, it is necessary to close these lanes to vehicular traffic. The contractor has
submitted a maintenance of traffic plan (MOT), which includes installation of temporary traffic
signals to direct traffic in and out of the neighborhood. The MOT plan has been reviewed and
approved by the Transportation and Public Works Departments. In addition, this plan has
been presented to the Homeowner's Association (HOA) and received approval. The closure
of the entrance lanes is to be implemented from November 19 through November 27, 2019
(Attachment A).
Should you have any questions, please contact David Martinez at 305-673-7071.
Attachments:
Attachment A — Construction Advisory
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What's Happening
The traffic lanes on the north side (normal entrance)
of the new median will be closed in order to
reconstruct the road and install new decorative
pavers. During this closure, temporary traffic signals Work Schedule
will be onsite to control traffic entering and exiting
the islands. East and westbound traffic will share This lane closure will be in place beginning Tuesday,
the lane on the south side (normal exit) of the new November 19 until Wednesday, November 27. Construction
median. started in late May 2019; project completion is expected
early next year.
What to Expect Work hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Extended
• Temporary traffic signals will be installed on time is subject to city approval and community notification.
bothsides of the guardhouse to direct east-west
traffic around the construction work zone. Please note, this schedule could change due to inclement
• The signals are timed to allow safe travel at the weather and /or other unforeseen circumstances.
speed limit onto and off of the islands.
• Moderate levels of construction noise are Who to Contact
expected during the work day.
• Machinery and added personnel will be present For more information, please contact:
on the job site. Lauren Firtel, Public Information Specialist
• The project team is in close coordination with Phone: 305.673.7071
the neighborhood HOA regarding construction Email: laurenfirtel@miamibeachfl.gov
work in the guardhouse area.
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