TRANSPORTATION

Atlantic Isle at West of SR A1A (Bridge No. 874218) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study

Miami-Dade County, Florida

Study Overview 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the Atlantic Isle West of SR A1A (Bridge No. 874218). 

Study Objectives 

The study's primary objective is to fully evaluate potential alternatives to improve the existing bridge structure, so that it is safe and functional for the traveling public.

Schedule

The study is anticipated to be complete in August 2024. The Design phase begins once the study is complete and funding is available. It Is anticipated construction could begin as early as 2027 or 2028.

Public Involvement

• FDOT hosted a Public Hearing on March 21, 2024
  • To watch the recording of this hearing, visit this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3912529002588156417

The hearing was held to allow interested persons an opportunity to be informed and provide comments concerning the location; conceptual design; and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed project to the Atlantic Isle at West of SR A1A (Bridge No. 874218). The purpose of the project is to address the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge to provide a safe and functional route for the surrounding community and traveling public.

All participants, regardless of how they choose to participate, will receive the same information and be provided with the opportunity to comment. The open house portion of the Public Hearing will provide an opportunity for meeting attendees to review and discuss project information with the project team. The open house portion will be immediately followed by the Public Hearing which includes a formal presentation and public comment period. A court reporter will be present at the hearing to record a formal transcript. All comments provided will become part of the hearing record.

The PD&E Study documents will be available for public review from February 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, at the following location:

Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These materials were also be available at the Public Hearing beginning at 6 p.m. March 21, 2024, until the end of the hearing. Additionally, the PD&E Study documents along with other pertinent information developed by the Department, will be available on the project website at www.southflroads.com/atlanticislesbridge.

Persons desiring to submit written comments in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager, Victoria Vogt, M.S., FCCM, at the Florida Department of Transportation - District Six - Adam Leigh Cann Building,1000 NW 111th Avenue, Room 6111, Miami, Florida 33172, or via email at Victoria.Vogt@dot.state.fl.us. All comments postmarked on or before March 31, 2024, will become a part of the public hearing record.
 

• FDOT hosted a Public Alternatives Public Workshop on June 23, 2023 to discuss the project 
  • To watch this presentation visit this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3105107021843563531
  • To download presentation materials from this and other meetings visit the documents and publication section of this page

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by FHWA and FDOT.

FDOT encourages public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who need special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or who need translation services (free of charge) should contact Victoria Vogt, M.S., FCCM at (305) (470) 5420 or in writing to FDOT, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 or by email at Victoria.Vogt@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting.

The study is anticipated to be complete in August 2024. The Design phase begins once the study is complete and funding is available. 

It Is anticipated construction could begin as early as 2027 or 2028.

Start Date
October 2019
Est. Completion date
August 2024
Construction Cost
$TBD
Lengths and Limits
Atlantic Avenue between the intersections with Atlantic Isle (approximately 0.25 miles in length)
FDOT Project Development Manager
Victoria Vogt, M.S., FCCM
Consultant Project Manager
Colleen Ross, P.E. Jacobs
Community Outreach Specialist
Monica Diaz Infinite Source Communications Group O: 305-573-0089 monica@iscprgroup.com

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