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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 211-2026 Temporary Closure of Ocean Drive During Memorial Day Weekend and FIFA World Cup GamesMIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LTC#211-2026 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: LETTER TO COMMISSION Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of t e City Commission (:) Eric Carpenter, City Manager � May 15, 2026 Temporary Closure of Ocean Drive During Memorial Day Weekend and FIFA World Cup Games The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to update the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") regarding City Commission Resolution No. 2026-34197, as amended and adopted on March 18, 2026, directing the City Administration ("Administration") to close Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic from 5 Street to 14 Place from Memorial Day Weekend through the FIFA World Cup games in Miami. Based on recent discussions between the Administration and the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW"), the agency with county-wide jurisdictional authority and purview over street closures, DTPW advised that approval of a continuous closure of Ocean Drive from 5 Street to 14 Place from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of the FIFA World Cup games (i.e. from Friday, May 22, 2026 through Sunday, July 19, 2026) would be highly unlikely. Alternatively, DTPW advised that it would consider applications for closures of limited durations as warranted, such as during game days and weekends. Based on DTPW's feedback, multiple closures of Ocean Drive may be necessary during this high impact period. At this time, the Administration has submitted a road closure application along with a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan to DTPW for the closure of Ocean Drive from 14 Street to 15 Street from May 20-25, 2026 in connection with the Air & Sea Show activities and associated concert event. The Administration will continue to coordinate with DTPW, the Ocean Drive Association (ODA), and area stakeholders to secure approvals for the temporary closure of Ocean Drive during certain FIFA World Cup games and related events. Additional updates will be provided via L TC as appropriate. Should you have any questions or concerns on the above, please do not hesitate to contact Transportation and Mobility Department Director Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E., at josegonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov.