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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a roadway project along SR 5/US 1/South Dixie Highway in Miami-Dade County.
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:
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COMMUNITIES
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Upgrading vehicular signalization
SAFETY
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Converting existing left-turn movements to a dedicated green arrow signal for northeast and southwest directions
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Replacing and upgrading traffic safety guardrails
RESILIENCY
- Modifying the concrete median at various locations
- Replacing traffic separators
- Repaving and restriping the roadway
SUPPLY CHAIN
- Extending the length of the existing left turn lanes along the northeast and southwest direction to increase vehicular capacity
TECHNOLOGY
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Installing new street lights and upgrading existing street lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) technology
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Installing a new dynamic messaging sign to provide traffic information to motorist
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- This project creates opportunities for contractors resulting in positive economic benefits for workers and the community
PROJECT AREA MAP
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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:
- 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Weekdays and Weekends
Roadway lane closures and detours will be established during any overhead work and as necessary to ensure safety during construction.
| Start Date |
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| June 2025 |
Est. Completion |
| Early 2026 |
Construction Cost |
| $1.67 million |
Lengths and Limits |
| US 1 and SW 17 Avenue |
FDOT South Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties Resident Engineer |
| Dru Badri, P.E. |
FDOT Project Manager |
| Francisco Lledo, P.E. |
FDOT Project Administrator |
| Tajh Lesmarie, E.I. |
Contractor |
| Florida Signal & Lighting Contractors, Inc. |
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Annabella Vizcaino Quest Corporation of America C: (786) 510-6113 Annabella.Vizcaino@dot.state.fl.us |









