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Florida Department of

TRANSPORTATION

South Florida Roads (Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties)

 
Welcome
 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a ramp rehabilitation project the week of June 4, 2025 along SR 970/Downtown Distributor Ramps in Miami-Dade County.

FDOT COMPASS

FDOT is committed to ensuring the State’s infrastructure serves residents, businesses, and visitors to meet their current and future transportation needs. Benefits of this project include:

COMMUNITIES

  • Enhancing mobility and connectivity by improving bridge conditions, helping maintain reliable access for residents and commuters 

SAFETY

  • Replacing traffic railing and barriers for roadside protection for motorists

  • Performing concrete repairs to improve surface conditions

  • Replacing bearing pads to stabilize bridge components

  • Upgrading bridge expansion joints

RESILIENCY

  • Reparing damaged concrete on the bridge deck Performing concrete repairs to improve surface conditions

  • Rehabilitating reinforcing and structural steel on the bridge

  • Protecting the bridge's surface with a coating that helps prevent moisture damage

SUPPLY CHAIN

  • Repaving and restriping the roadway

  • Improving structural reliability of the bridge facilities facilitates the movement of goods, serving residents and contributing to the supply chain

TECHNOLOGY

  • Using durable materials and modern treatment techniques to enhance infrastructure performance and longevity
     

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  • This project creates opportunities for contractors resulting in positive economic benefits for workers and the community 

 

Project Area Map

LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION

Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community.

Lanes can be closed during the following hours:

Single-lane closures may be in place:

  • 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights

Full ramp closures will be in place for certain work activities:

  • 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights
Local roadway closures (SE 1 Avenue, SW 2 Street, SW 2 Avenue, SW 1 Street, W Flagler Street):
  • 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights

Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established with clear signage. Lane closure information is posted weekly on the department's website, www.southflroads.com.

DETOUR INFORMATION
 
Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established at times and may exceed past the non-peak lane closures hours. Specific detour information will be provided before the corresponding construction activity is scheduled.
 
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST
 
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction zone. For real-time traffic information, visit: www.FL511.com. 
Project At-A-Glance
 
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Start Date
June 2025

Est. Completion
Spring 2026

Construction Cost
$2.3 million

Lengths and Limits
From SR 5/US 1 to SR 9A/I-95 northbound

FDOT North Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties Resident Engineer
Ivan Hay, P.E.

FDOT Project Manager
Colin Johnson, P.E.

Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) Project Engineer
Sergio Gonzalez, P.E.

Contractor
Seacoast Incorporated

Community Outreach Specialist
Jeff Baquedano

Quest Corporation of America

C: (786) 510-6113

O: (305) 640-7462

Jeff.Baquedano@dot.state.fl.us

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