LTC 434-2017 Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project UpdaMIAMIBEACH
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Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Tel: 305-673-7010 , Fax: 305-673-7782
NO. LTC #
434-2017
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: August 21, 2017
SUBJECT: Indian Creek Drive Flooding Miti jation Project Update — Upcoming Closure
Extension and Traffic Impacts
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on upcoming traffic
impacts associated with the Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project.
As previously stated in a LTC sent on June 30, 2017, the current closure and detour was
scheduled to be extended from 31 Street to 33 Street in an effort to continue with the installation
of the 72 inch diameter drainage trunk line and construction of a pump station at 32 Street.
In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and allow better traffic flow in the area, southbound
Indian Creek Drive will be closed and detoured at 36 Street instead of 33 Street as previous
indicated. The proposed change in phase will extend the existing closure and detour currently in
place at 31 Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured south through Collins Avenue between
36 Street and 26 Street. Left turn movements will be restricted on Collins Avenue in this area
due to space restrictions. North of 36 Street, Collins Avenue will continue to be northbound
traffic only. Through traffic is encouraged to use an alternate route.
Flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic during specific operations. In addition, off-duty police
officers will also be used as needed to enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles. Local
access to the buildings between 36 Street and 26 Street will be maintained. Traffic impacts will
be continually monitored and tweaks may be implemented to the maintenance of traffic as
needed.
This work is scheduled to continue 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.
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.
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Indian Creek Drive/State Road (SR) Al A Flooding Mitigation Project
Closure, Detour Extends to 36 Street
Beginning on Monday, August 21
Work Zone and Tasks
Beginning the morning of Monday, August 21, 2017,
southbound Indian Creek Drive will be closed at 36
Street so the contractor may begin pump station work
and continue to install 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 36 Street
• Turn south on Collins Avenue
• Continue south on Collins Avenue
Pedestrian crosswalks will be maintained at 27
Street, 29 Street and 32 Street.
This traffic pattern is expected through October.
Barrier wall will separate one northbound lane and one
southbound lane on Collins Avenue between 36 Street
and 26 Street. Collins Avenue will resume to northbound
traffic only north of 36 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 36 Street and
26 Street will be maintained. On -street parking along
may be temporarily eliminated as needed during the
detour. Miami -Dade Transit buses and City trolleys will
continue service during the work.
Pedestrian
crosswalk
location
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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