FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: DISTRICT 6

Category :South Miami-Dade

M-Path Extension Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail

2010-10-01

The project includes constructing a trail for bicyclists and pedestrians; constructing a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the entrance ramp to State Road (S.R.) 878 along S.R. 5/U.S.1; installing lighting, signage and fencing at the Dadeland South and Dadeland North Metrorail stations; cleaning out the Snapper Creek Canal sediment to restore its water flow; installing a wall with railings along the south bank of the Snapper Creek Canal; installing new signs and traffic signals at intersections; installing pedestrian ramps at intersections; repaving and restriping the intersections; and adding landscaping and decorative pavement.

SR 5/South Dixie Hwy/US1 from SW 264 St to SW 288 St

2010-01-01

Completed in April 2012

The intent of this project is to enhance the area by: reconstructing, rehabilitating and widening the roadway; installing a new water main system and replacing drainage structures; installing median traffic separators at various locations; rebuilding sidewalks, driveways and curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; replacing curb and gutter at several locations; upgrading lighting, traffic and pedestrian signs and signals; widening and rehabilitating two bridges; and repaving and restriping the roadway.

SR 5/US 1 at Marlin Rd

2011-10-24

This project will consist of adding an additional turn lane on northbound US 1 to turn west on Marlin Road; and an additional turn lane on southbound US 1 to turn east on Marlin Road. Other construction activities include minor drainage work; widening of the median and rebuilding the pedestrian ramps at the intersection. New traffic lights and traffic signs will also be added; and finishing the project with repaving and restriping the roadway.

SR 986/Sunset Dr/SW 72 St from SW 84 Pl to SW 69 Ave

2011-10-17

Construction includes repaving and restriping the roadway; narrowing sections of the center median along the roadway to provide a wider outside lane to accommodate bicycle access; installing sections of new sidewalk and pedestrian ramps; replacing curb and gutter at various locations throughout the center median; installing several drainage structures; signalization enhancements; leveling several existing driveways to match the roadway; removing trees along the roadway that violate safety standards; updating the signage and pavement markings; and including adding Share the Road signs for bicyclists.

SR 5/South Dixie Hwy/US 1 from SW 284 St to SW 304 St

2011-02-01

The project includes rebuilding the roadway; widening sections of the roadway; widening the bridge over the C-103 canal; restoring the C-103 canal banks; installing median traffic separators at various locations; installing a water main across the C-103 canal; installing new sidewalks and driveways; leveling existing sidewalks and driveways to match the roadway; installing curb and gutter; upgrading lighting, traffic and pedestrian signals; and repaving and restriping the roadway.

SR 5/US1 from Mile Marker 121.75 to Mile Marker 124.5

2009-09-01

The project will reconstruct the existing two-lane roadway to include: the addition of a 40' span wildlife crossing; the construction of a 6' x 10' box culvert structure to serve as wildlife crossing; the installation of eight 24" cross drain equalizer pipes to restore water flow to the natural wetland areas; the installation of a median barrier wall; six-foot inside shoulders, north and southbound 12-foot travel lanes, a northbound 12-foot shoulder (10-foot paved, two-foot unpaved), a southbound 10-foot shoulder (six-foot paved, four-foot unpaved); and, one-mile passing lanes at MM 121 to MM 122.

SR 976/SW 40 St/Bird Rd from SW 73 Ave to SW 71 Ave and SW 70 Ave to SW 69 Ave

2011-06-13

These projects include: repaving and restriping Bird Road between SW 73 Avenue and SW 71 Avenue and between SW 70 Avenue and SW 69 Avenue; replacing existing storm water drainage; extending the left-turn lanes from eastbound Bird Road to northbound SW 72 Avenue and to northbound SW 69 Avenue; replacing sidewalks, curb and gutter and pedestrian ramps; replacing traffic signals, railroad signals and crossing gates at the CSX Railroad crossing just west of SW 72 Avenue; and upgrading street lights on Bird Road.

SR 5/Brickell Ave/US 1 from SE 25 Rd to SE 5 St

2011-01-01

Construction includes repairing the existing concrete pavement and improving the riding surface of the road; installing a new pump station between SE 12 Street and SE 13 Street to improve the roadway’s drainage between SE 14 Street to just south of SE 12 Street; installing a new water main and sewer lines to improve the existing system as part of a joint participation agreement with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department; repairing the sidewalk and curb and gutter as needed; repaving and restriping the existing asphalt pavement from just north of SE 10 Street to SE 5 Street; adding left turn lanes along SE 15 Road at the intersection Brickell Avenue – there will also be new traffic signals at this location; upgrading existing street lights from SE 15 Road to SE 5 Street; installing new signing and pavement markings throughout the project, including adding share the road markings for cyclists; upgrading several pedestrian ramps; installing new decorative pedestrian crosswalks at several intersections; and adding a new unsignalized crosswalk at SE 14 Terrace and completing the crossings at SE 13 Street, SE 10 Street and SE 8 Street.

SR 959/SW 57 Ave from SW 24 St to SW 8 St

2012-05-21

This roadway construction project will consist of the following: Repaving and restriping SW 57 Avenue from SW 24 Street to SW 8 Street; Constructing new sidewalks along both the west side and east side of SW 57 Avenue; Installing curb and gutter on the west side of SW 57 Avenue; Adding bicycle lanes going northbound and southbound on SW 57 Avenue; Removing trees that conflict with the installation of new drainage structures throughout the project; Installing new traffic signals at the SW 24 Street intersection; Lengthening the existing turn lanes and creating a left-turn only lane at the SW 8 Street intersection for traffic turning from northbound SW 57 Avenue to westbound SW 8 Street; Increasing the lengths of the right and left turn lanes for southbound traffic on SW 57 Avenue to turn onto SW 24 Street; Installing new trees on the east side of SW 57 Avenue.