S.R. 976/Bird Road/SW 40 Street from east of Laguna Street to west of SW 38 Avenue and S.R. 953/S.R. 952/LeJeune Road/SW 42 Avenue from South Dixie Highway to Altara Avenue Roadway Project
446002-1-52-01, 446001-1-52-01

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began a roadway project the week of January 5, 2026, along State Road (S.R.) 976/Bird Road/SW 40 St from east of Laguna Street to west of SW 38 Avenue and S.R. 953/S.R. 952/LeJeune Road/SW 42 Avenue in Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables.

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:

SAFETY

• Upgrading pedestrian signage

• New signalized pedestrian midblock crossing

• Installing Ground Mounted "No Turn on Red Signs"

RESILIENCY

• Installing drainage improvements

SUPPLY CHAIN

• Repaving and restriping the roadway

TECHNOLOGY

• Replacing various traffic signals and pedestrian signals

• Installing traffic video detection systems on existing traffic signals and new traffic monitoring site

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• This project generates opportunities for local contractors and suppliers, providing economic benefits for workers and the surrounding community

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:

For construction along Bird Road requiring lane closures:
• Eastbound: 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Weekdays
• Westbound: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., Weekdays

For construction along LeJeune requiring lane closures:
• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Weekdays and Weekends
• 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights
• 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., Friday and Saturday 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.