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South Florida Roads (Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties)

 
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a roadway project located along State Road (SR) 5/Biscayne Boulevard at various intersections, in Miami-Dade County. 

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

  • Removing current crosswalks to make way for new signal controlled mid-block crossings to improve pedestrian safety at the following intersections:
    • NE 85 Street
    • between NE 83 Street and NE 83 Terrace
    • NE 74 Street
    • NE 54 Street
    • NE 48 Street
    • NE 18 Street 
  • Removing parallel parking between NE 83 Street and NE 83 Terrace to make way for the new signalized mid-block crossing
  • Repaving and restriping the roadway
  • Adding a new crosswalk on the north leg of the intersection of SR 5/Biscayne Boulevard and NE 54 Street

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

During construction, temporary lane closures and detours will have effects on traffic. Pedestrian detours will be established with clear signage. Access to adjacent businesses and neighborhoods will be maintained.

Project At-A-Glance
 
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Construction Start Date
October 2024

Construction Cost
$3.3 million

Lengths and Limits
State Road (SR) 5/Biscayne Boulevard at various intersections

FDOT Project Manager
Carmen Bermudez, P.E.


FDOT Consultant Project Manager
Diego Espitia, P.E.

TRACE


Community Outreach Specialist
Rodolfo Roman

Infinite Source Communications Group

O: 305-470-5477

C: 786-519-7160

Rodolfo.Roman@dot.state.fl.us