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Overview
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for SR 934/NE 79th Street (John F. Kennedy Causeway) from west of Pelican Harbor Drive to east of Adventure Avenue. The project is located in the City of Miami and North Bay Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Project Improvements
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate bridge replacement alternatives and to address structural deficiencies of four existing bridges (two bridge pairs) along SR 934/NE 79th Street (John F. Kennedy Causeway).
Other objectives include:
- Including new and/or improved paved shoulders, marked bicycle lanes and sidewalks. SR 934/NE 79th Street provides a direct connect to various area neighborhoods including North Bay Island, Harbor Island, and Treasure Island to the mainland.
- SR 934/NE 79th Street serves as part of the emergency evacuation route network designated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Miami-Dade County and plays a critical role in facilitating traffic between the heavily populated beaches and the Miami mainland during emergency evacuation periods.
Schedule
This PD&E Study started in August 2022 and is expected to be complete in summer 2024. The design phase begins once the PD&E Study is complete.
To participate virtually from your computer, tablet or smartphone please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/SR934-79STPDE-PH
Participants can also call in by dialing +1 (415) 930-5321; access code: 779-834-050.
Project documents will be available for public viewing during normal business hours from April 22, 2024, through May 23, 2024, at North Bay Village City Hall, 1666 John F. Kennedy Causeway – First Floor, North Bay Village, FL 33141 and at FDOT District Six, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Room 6251, Miami, FL 33172.
The virtual meeting was held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. using GoToWebinar.
The in person meeting was held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the North Bay Village City Hall, 1666 John F. Kennedy Causeway – First Floor, North Bay Village, FL 33141.
These meetings offered the community an opportunity to learn about the purpose and need of this Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. Attendees provided feedback on the alternatives presented.
The presentation, handouts and plans for the bridge replacement alternatives can be viewed under the Documents and Publications tab.
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 May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
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 Tish Burgher at 305-470-5277 or in writing to FDOT, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 or by email at Tish.Burgher@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting.
| Start Date |
|---|
| June 2022 |
Est. Completion date |
| November 2024 |
Construction Cost |
| $TBD |
Lengths and Limits |
| From west of Pelican Harbor Drive to east of Adventure Avenue |
FDOT Project Development Manager |
| Paola Martinez, P.E. |
Consultant Project Manager |
| Steve Schnell, AICP HDR Engineering, Inc.
904-228-7715
|
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Paulette Summers Media Relations Group, LLC
786-510-3921
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