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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 953/LeJeune Road/NW 42 Avenue/E 8 Avenue from north of SR 932/NW 103 Street/E 49 Street to south of NW 135 Street, in Miami-Dade County.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
- Closing the full median openings at the following intersections:
- E 51 Street
- E 53 Street
- E 54 Street
- Repaving and restriping the roadway
- Updating curb ramps
- Removing abandoned driveways
- Adding a new sidewalk and curb ramps at NW 37 Avenue
- Repairing stormwater drainage
- Relocating the crosswalk at the NE 37 Avenue to make it more visible to oncoming traffic
- Adding a left turn green arrow to the traffic light at E 52 Street and E 55 Street
- Widening the sidewalk at the NW corner of E 52 Street
- Adding a new crosswalk at NW 37 Avenue
- Upgrading pedestrian and vehicular signage
- Replacing the bridge expansion joints and guardrail
- Removing or relocating landscape due to the median and side street widening
- Upgrading street lighting at intersections
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
During construction, temporary lane closures during non-peak hours and detours may affect traffic. Access to adjacent businesses and residences will be maintained.
Public Meeting:
FDOT held a Hybrid Public Meeting Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Miami-Dade College North Campus.
To watch the meeting video visit the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5645108635106347360
| Construction Start Date |
|---|
| May 2026 |
Construction Cost |
| $5.7 million |
Lengths and Limits |
| SR 953/LeJeune Road/NW 42 Avenue/E 8 Avenue from SR 932/NW 103 Street/E 49 Street to NW 135 Street |
FDOT Project Manager |
| Victoria Zuleta, P.E. |
Consultant Project Manager |
| Maikel Gonzalez, P.E. |
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Rodolfo Roman Infinite Source Communications Group O: 305-470-5477 C: 786-519-7160 |
