LTC 210-2023 Ongoing and Upcoming Projects Requiring Lane Closures on Major ThoroughfaresDocuSign Envelope ID: 7B91258A-A0E3-4140-A711-51DEB6695D6F
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC# 210-2023 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
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May 5, 2023 Sor«ors
SUBJECT: Ongoing and Upcoming Projects Requiring Lane Closures on Major
Thoroughfares
The purpose of this Letter to Commission ("LTC") is to provide information on various ongoing
and upcoming projects requiring lane closures on major thoroughfares in and around the City of
Miami Beach ("City"). Below is a list of City projects with a brief description.
CITY PROJECTS
VENETIAN CAUSEWAY EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT
The Public Works Department is currently working on an emergency water and sewer main
replacement along the Venetian Causeway. Due to the partial closure of Venetian Way, area
residents will notice an increase in traffic through the neighborhood. As part of the project there
may be construction noise due to drilling equipment, delays on the Venetian Causeway due to
detours, and moderate noise impacts outside of normal working hours. One lane of the Venetian
Causeway will be open at all times and emergency vehicles will have access to the islands at all
times. Work is expected to be substantially complete by end of August 2023.
INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PROJECT (INDIAN CREEK SEAWALL
CONSTRUCTION FROM 25 STREET TO 41 STREET)
The Public Works Department is currently working on the Indian Creek seawall construction
between 26 Street and 27 Street. The operation includes closing Indian Creek Drive in this area
and placing a crane in the middle of the road to construct a new section of seawall. A detour has
been established to guide southbound Indian Creek Drive motorists around the work. Drivers will
have to turn east on 27 Street, turn south on Collins Avenue, and continue south on Collins
Avenue. One northbound and one southbound lane will be open on Collins Avenue only between
27 Street and 26 Street. This work is anticipated to be completed by end of July 2023.
WASHINGTON AVENUE RESURFACING
In June 2023, the Public Works Department will begin a roadway project along Washington
Avenue from 6 Street to 17 Street. The work will include milling and resurfacing, adjustments of
valve boxes and manholes, and pavement markings and signage. This project has been initiated
to improve the roadway surface and driving conditions and is expected to be completed by end
of September 2023.
WEST AVENUE PHASE II CONSTRUCTION - NORTH OF 14 ST
In Summer 2023, GIP will begin a neighborhood improvement project in the West Avenue
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neighborhood between 14 Street and Collins Canal. To mitigate disruption of the entire
community, the project has been divided into nine (9) segments which will be constructed
separately and sequentially.
OTHER PROJECTS:
Additionally, there are other projects on major thoroughfares being undertaken by various entities,
including the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Miami-Dade County Department
of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW'). City staff is in close coordination with FOOT and
DTPW, and actively exploring options to minimize the closure of travel lanes and reduce the
impact to traffic, particularly during peak traffic periods. This includes the potential for nighttime
work whenever safe, appropriate, and feasible. However, it is important to note that pursuant
to the Florida Statutes and Miami-Dade County Code, the City does not have legal authority
to approve, prohibit, or restrict work, including lane closures, by FOOT and/or Miami-Dade
County (or their respective contractors) on rights-of-way in the City which are under the
jurisdiction of FOOT and/or Miami-Dade County. Below is a list of FOOT and DTPW projects
with a brief description.
FDOT PROJECTS
I-395/SR 836/1-95 MIAMI SIGNATURE BRIDGE
FOOT along with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is currently constructing the I-
395/SR 836/1-95 Miami Signature Bridge project. The work includes:
• 1-395 Reconstruction: Complete reconstruction of -395 including a new signature bridge
that will span over NE 2 Avenue and SR5/Biscayne Boulevard.
• SR 836 Enhancements: Double-decking SR 836 to provide drivers with a direct connection
to the MacArthur Causeway that is free of local entry and exit traffic.
• 1-95 Concrete Pavement Reconstruction: Replacement of concrete pavement on both
northbound and southbound travel lanes.
SR 934/NE 79 STREET (BRIDGE REPAIR/REHABILITATION)
FOOT is currently working on a bridge rehabilitation project on the east and west drawbridges
along SR 934/NE 79 Street over the lntracoastal Waterway. The work includes repairing major
structural, mechanical and electrical bridge components on both east and west drawbridges;
replacing the existing fender system at the east drawbridge; and performing control house
improvements on both east and west drawbridges.
SR A1A/COLLINS AVENUE/INDIAN CREEK DRIVE (RESURFACING)
FOOT is currently working on a roadway project along SR A 1A/Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive
from the 5800 Block to 63 Street. The work includes repaving and restriping the roadway;
adjusting manholes; upgrading signing and pavement markings; and upgrading pedestrian
ramps, countdown signals, and detectors at the intersections.
SR 907/ALTON ROAD/63 STREET (TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PUSH BUTTON/SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS)
FOOT is currently working on a safety improvement project along SR 907/Alton Road from W. 60
Street to Allison Road. The work includes installation of solar and direct current (DC) powered
flashing beacons, in-roadway light-emitting diode (LED) lane demarcation lights, sidewalk,
signs/posts, and pavement markings. It is important to note that the City Commission adopted
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Resolution No. 2022-32111 urging FOOT to expedite the construction of safety improvements at
the location of a dangerous curv e, within the project limits, where numerous serious accidents
have occurred.
SR 112/I-195/JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY AND SR 907/ALTON ROAD (MISCELLANEOUS
CONSTRUCTION)
On the week of May 8, 2023, FOOT will begin miscellaneous construction work along SR 112/I-
195/Julia Tuttle Causeway and SR 907/Alton Road. The work includes:
• East of Biscayne Boulevard to Alton Road: Increasing the width of the inside paved
shoulders to allow bus-on-shoulder lanes; reconstructing the inside shoulder to provide
bus-on-shoulder lanes; repaving and restriping the existing pavement; reconstructing the
m edian barrier and guardrail; replacing pavem ent m arkings and overhead signage;
replacing ro adw ay safety features; installing bus-on-shoulder signs and m arkings; and
rem oving and replacing existing m arkings on the bridge decks to reduce the travel lane
w idths.
• O n-ram p from Alton Road/43 S treet to W estbound SR 112/Julia Tuttle Causew ay:
W idening the SR 112/Julia Tuttl e Causew ay w estbound entrance ram p from one to tw o
lanes; w idening the eastbound appro ach to the SR 907/A lton Road and 43 S treet
intersection fo r the accom m odation of a free-flow right turn lane; w idening southbound SR
907/A lton Road south of 43 Street to provide a dedicated acceleration lane; m odify ing
existing drainage, signage, lighting, signalization, and landscape; repaving and restriping
the roadw ay; re locating landscape located along the causew ay; upgrading Intelligent
Transportation S ystem s (IT S) devices.
It is im portant to note that the C ity C om m ission adopted Resolution No. 2018-30408 urging FO O T
to expedite the construction of the inside shoulder lanes of the Julia Tuttle C ausew ay fo r the
Beach Express North B us Express Rapid Transit ("B ERT") serv ice proposed in the M iam i-D ade
C ounty S trategic M iam i A rea R apid Transit ("SM A R T") P lan.
SR A1A/MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY FROM BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO ALTON ROAD
(BIKE PATH/TRAIL)
O n the week of M ay 8, 2023, FO O T will begin construction work along SR A 1A/M acA rthur
C ausew ay consisting of enhancing the existing bike lanes on both sides of the causew ay,
m odifying drainage structure s, and upgrading signage and pavem ent m arkings.
Note that the C ity C om m ission adopted Resolution No. 2019-30786 urging FO O T to suspend the
im plem entation of the pro posed enhancem ents until such tim e as FO O T and DTPW com plete an
evaluation of the potential im pact that enhanced bicycl e lanes can have on the feasibility of
potential future bus-on-outside shoulder operations along the M acA rthur Causew ay fo r the
proposed Beach Express S outh B ER T serv ice recom m ended in the SM A R T P lan. At this tim e,
FO O T and DTP W have com pleted an analysis w hich concluded that bus-on-shoulder operation
on the M acA rthur C ausew ay would not be feasible.
DTPW PROJECT
PINE TREE DRIVE RESURFACING
O n the week of M ay 1, 2023, DT PW will begin a roadw ay surf acing project along P ine Tree D rive
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from W 51 Street to W 63 Street. The work will include milling and resurfacing; adjustments of
valve boxes and manholes, ADA ramps and connectors; and pavement markings and signage.
This project has been initiated to improve the roadway surface and driving conditions.
City staff will continue the close coordination with FDOT and DTPW, to actively explore options
to minimize the closure of travel lanes and reduce the impact to traffic, particularly during peak
traffic periods. However, the City does not have any legal authority to approve, prohibit, or
restrict work, including lane closures, by FOOT and/or Miami-Dade County (or their
respective contractors) on rights-of-way within City limits which are under the jurisdiction
of FOOT and/or Miami-Dade County.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment: Table of Ongoing and Upcoming Projects Requiring Lane Closures on Major
Thoroughfares
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Ongoing and Upcoming Projects Requiring Lane Closures on Major Thoroughfares
Owner Project Name Location/Limits Start Date
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VENETIAN CSWY EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT BELLE ISLE TO RVO ALTO DR Dec-22
INDIAN CREEK DOR SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INDIAN CREEK DR FROM 255T TO 415T Apr-23
WASHINGTON AVE RESURFACING WASHINGTON AVE FROM5 ST TO175T Jun-23
WEST AVE PHASE II- NORTH OF 14ST
WEST AVE/SAY RD FROM 14 ST TO COLLINS CANAL AND 14 TER/I4 CT/FLAMINGO WAY/15
ST/15 TER/I6 ST/LINCOLN TER/UNCOLN CT/UNCOLN RD FROM BISCAYNE BAY TO ALTON
RD
Summer 2023
$R 836/1-395/1-95 (MIAMI SIGNATURE BRIDGE) SR 836/1-395 FROM W. OF I-95 TO MACARTHUR CSWY BRIDGE Jan-19
R 934/NE 79 ST (BRIDGE REPAIR/REHABILITATION) SR 934/NE 79 ST OVER INTRACOASTAL CANAL 4 BRDG: 870082;-554 ; 085; 551 Mar-23
SR A1A/COLLINS AVE/INDIAN CREEK DR (RESURFACING)
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, [TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PUSH BUTTON (CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS)
SR A1A/COLLINS AVE/INDIAN CREEK DR FROM 5800 BLK TO SR 907/W63 5ST Apr-23
SR 112/1-195/JULIA TUTTLE CSWY AND SR 907/ALTON RD (RECONSTRUCTION OF INSIDE
SHOULDER FOR BUS ON SHOULDER ANO RAMP WIDENING)
SR 907 ALTON RD FROM W.6O ST TO ALLISON RO
SR 112/-195/JULIA TUTTLE CSWY FROM E. OF SR-5/8/5CAYNE BLVD TO ALTON RD
Apr-23
May-23
SR ALA/MACARTHUR CSWY FROM BISCAYNE BLVD TO ALTON RD (CONSTRUCTION OF
BUFFERED BIKE LANES)
SR AIA/MACARTHUR CSWY FROM E. OF SR 5/8I5CAYNE LVD TO W. OF SR 907/ALTON RD May-23
? ::; ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT PINE TREE DR NS1STTON63ST Apr-23
Duration (Days) Estimated End Date Project Status
N/A Aug-23 Ongoing
90 Jul-23 Ongoing
90 Fall 2023 Upcoming
N/A End 2026 upcoming
2,011 End 2027 Ongoing
480 Fall 2024 Ongoing
153 Summer 2023 Ongoing
120 Summer 2023 Ongoing
450 Fall 2024 Upcoming
160 I Fall 2023 Upcoming
N/A I Jul-23 Upcoming
Impact by Lane Closure(s)
W8 Venetian Cswy traffic flow is detoured at Belle Isle and Rivo Alto
Dr.
Indian Creek Dr (southbound) closed to vehicular traffic from 26 ST
to275T and detoured to Collins Ave at2757. Two-way traffic (single
lane in each direction) on Collins Ave between 25 ST and 27ST.
Single lane closures during daytime hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM and
one (1) block at a time.
The work is divided into 9 segments, with the roads closed in each
segment, but always providing access to local traffic traffic only.
Outside of City of Miami Beach limits. WB MacArthur Cswy traffic
flow adversely affected due to 24/7 lane closure at Biscayne Blvd off-
ramp.
Outside of City of Miami Beach limits. W 71 ST traffic flow
adversely affected due to single lane closures 24/7.
Single lane closures during daytime hours; 8 AM- 3:30 PM; Double
lane closures during nighttime hours: 11 PM 7AM.
Single lane closures during daytime hours: 9 AM 3:30 PM.
Double lane closures during nighttime hours; 9 PM- 5:30 AM
(Sunday-Thursday), Double lane closures during nighttime hours: 11
PM. 1.30 AM {Friday-Sunday).
Single lane closures during daytime hours; 9 AM-3 PM (Monday-
Sunday); Double lane closures during nightime hours; 9 PM- 5.30
AM (Sunday-Thursday).
Single lane closures during daytime hours: 10 AM-4 PM.