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LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager /
DATE: July 12, 2012
SUBJECT: UPCOMING FDOT ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ON COLLINS AVENUE FROM
LINCOLN ROAD TO 26 STREET /INDIAN CREEK DRIVE
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to inform you that the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin construction of a roadway project on Monday, July
16, 2012. The project is located along State Road A1A/Collins Avenue from north of Lincoln
Road to 26 Street/Indian Creek Drive. Construction is scheduled to last about six (6) months.
To complete the work safely, FDOT will need to close travel lanes at times. According to the
attached project fact sheet, lane closures will occur from 9AM to 3:30 PM. FDOT has advised
that the lane closures will occur in stages and flagmen will be used as needed to help direct
traffic and minimize congestion. As part of its public information program, FDOT has created a
project website and placed information about lane closures and project details on the following
website: www.fdotmiamidade.com
Enclosed please find a project fact sheet which FDOT has distributed throughout the project
area. The fact sheet includes project information, the construction schedule, and contact
details.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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OVERVIEW
On Monday July 16, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a roadway construction
project along SR A1A/Collins Avenue from north of Lincoln Road to 26 Street/Indian Creek Drive in the City of Miami
Beach.
PROJECT SCHEDULE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
July 16, 2012 —January 2013 $1.4 million
WORK TO BE PERFORMED AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES
• Replacing sections of sidewalk, curb and gutter, City of Miami Beach
and pedestrian ramps LANE CLOSURE & DETOUR INFORMATION
• Installing several underground drainage To do this work safely, it will be necessary to close
structures travel lanes at times. When needed, lane closures will
• Updating signalization be from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.Tasks will be done in
• Installing countdown pedestrian signals at stages to lessen the effects of construction. Entrances
intersections to properties will be kept open. Access to bus stops will
• Repaving and restriping the roadway always be maintained.
• Updating signage and pavement markings
HELPFUL TIPS
• Allow extra time to reach your destination
• Obey all posted signs and speed limits
• Watch for signs with information about upcoming work and traffic conditions
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction
zone. Wearing a safety belt is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle
crashes. The department takes steps to reduce construction effects, but you might experience the following around
the work site. Please note that this schedule could change due to bad weather or other unexpected conditions.
• Side street, traffic lane and sidewalk closures
• On-street parking restrictions
• Increased dust and noise
• Workers and equipment moving around the area.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact CCEI Project Administrator James F. Bennett at (305) 640-7116, or Public
Information Specialist Heather Leslie at (305) 640-7462 or Heather.Leslie @dot.state.fl.us.
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