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The department strives to maintain access to businesses and residences at all times. There are occasions when it is necessary to temporarily close a driveway to perform project related work. Whenever this is necessary, the project team makes every effort to coordinate with the property owner in advance to minimize impacts.

The department works hard to minimize all project-related impacts, but you might experience one or more of the following during construction: increased dust, additional noise, reduced speed limits, temporary detours and/or lane closures, temporary sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours, heavy machinery and equipment moving in and around the construction zone, flagmen directing motorists around construction activity, and project personnel moving in and around the project area.

The development of the construction schedule is based on a number of different factors. Prior to construction, the project's design engineers review the impacts and look closely at the project area before determining how and when the work should be performed. In some instances, work is scheduled for daytime hours or nighttime hours only. In other instances, work is scheduled for both day and nighttime hours. The goal is to complete the work as quickly as possible, while minimizing impacts. Some factors that influence the work schedule include: safety of workers and the public, impacts on motorists through the work zone, and impacts on area schools, hospitals, and more.

The department does not provide monetary compensation to businesses within the construction zone. We do, however, take measures to minimize any construction-related impacts. FDOT strives to maintain access at all times and provide business operators with timely information about construction activities that might affect them.

FDOT and other utility companies work hand-in-hand before and during construction to prevent utility outages. However, there are times when services are disrupted accidentally. In these instances, the contractor notifies the utility owner immediately so they can arrange to make any necessary repairs. If, for any reason, you experience a utility outage during construction, please contact the District Six Construction Public Information Specialist at 305-499-2391 immediately so we can determine the cause of the problem and facilitate repairs where necessary.

If you feel that your property has been damaged by construction-related activities, please contact the district Six Construction Public Information Specialist at 305-499-2391 immediately, so we can discuss this matter. If it is determined that the damage was caused during construction, it is the contractor’s responsibility to restore damaged property to its original condition prior to completing a construction project.

The following steps can be taken to make it easier to navigate through any construction zone: give yourself a little extra time to reach your destination; drive the posted speed limit – reduced speed limits are strictly enforced; obey all signs posted within the construction zone. Watch for portable message boards; these provide timely traffic information. Never walk in a construction zone.

The District Six Construction Department has a Public Information Team dedicated to serve you. Please feel free to contact:

Miami-Dade County

• Kathy Yeomans - 305-640-7437
• Heather Leslie - 305-640-7462

Or email your questions to: info@FDOTmiamidade.com

Monroe County

• Will Thompson - 305-797-0962

Or email your questions to: info@FDOTmiamidade.com

You can contact the FDOT District Six Public Information Office at 305-470-5349 to learn about projects in your area, or submit your comments and questions to our office by clicking here.

The careful planning of the location and design of driveways, median openings, interchanges and street connections in order to maximize safety and traffic flow. Please note that access management features are implemented during construction but the locations and specifications of these are developed prior to construction.

A professional engineering firm hired as a consultant by the department to manage FDOT construction projects.

The system designed to remove storm water from the roadway efficiently for enhanced safety. Please note that FDOT is only responsible for drainage on the roadway and not on private property.

A permanent electronic sign placed on state roads to provide motorists with real time traffic information.

The topmost layer of asphalt on a roadway.

ITS makes transportation safety and mobility communication better and increases productivity through the use of technology. South Florida ITS includes traffic cameras, electronic message boards, a traffic management center, Road Ranger Service Patrols, SunPass electronic toll collection and SunGuide 511 Traveler Information Service.

A specific plan that indicates what type of traffic set up, lane closures and, if necessary, a description of detours that will take place during construction. Please note that MOT plans usually include a time schedule in which these plans will be implemented.

The operation that involves removing the top few inches of asphalt on a roadway, replacing it with new asphalt and restriping the roadway. This work is done to maintain and enhance the smoothness of the roadway.

A small portable electronic sign placed along the roadway to provide motorists with timely notification about lane closures, detours, and more.