FDOT Emergency Travel Alert: For information on the current situation, please visit the following
page - 
- Project Resources
- Documents and Publications
- Contact Us
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study along SR 856/William Lehman Causeway from SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Boulevard to SR A1A/Collins Avenue. The project involves the potential modification of SR 856/William Lehman Causeway to support additional non-motorized accommodations such as shared use paths and/or dedicated bicycle/pedestrian facilities. The project includes one bridge that acts as a point of connection for Golden Beach and Sunny Isles Beach to the mainland of Florida. The specific limits of this project extend from SR 5/US-1 to SR A1A/Collins Avenue in Miami-Dade County, Florida, for approximately 1.7 miles.
A PD&E Study is FDOT’s process to evaluate the social, cultural, natural, and physical resource impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. Community engagement is a core component of the study. There will be many opportunities for the community to learn about the project and share feedback to inform the Study. See below for our upcoming meetings. Note: Schedule is subject to change.
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 Florida Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT.
Provide your input! Survey closes June 18.
Take the shared-use path survey to share your feedback. Your input is valuable and will help guide the development of the project.
Public Kick-off Meeting, May 28, 2025
Thank you for joining us at the Public Kickoff Meeting! We appreciate your participation and interest in the project.
If you weren’t able to attend—or would like to review what was shared—you can view the presentation and meeting materials at the link below:
View the Presentation and Materials
We look forward to your continued involvement and feedback throughout the project.
View the meeting here:
| Start Date |
|---|
| January 2025 |
Est. Completion date |
| December 2027 |
Construction Cost |
| $TBD |
Lengths and Limits |
| SR 856/William Lehman Causeway from SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Blvd to SR A1A/Collins Ave |
FDOT Project Manager |
| Hope Sotolongo-Miranda, P.E.
305-640-7390
|
Consultant Project Manager |
| Roberto Gutierrez, P.E. Ardurra
786-228-5666
rgutierrez@ardurra.com
|
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Veronica Paredes Ardurra
786-809-1702
vparedes@ardurra.com
|
