S.R. 976/Bird Rd/SW 40 St from east of Laguna St to west of SW 38 Ave and S.R. 953/S.R. 952/LeJeune Rd/SW 42 Ave from S Dixie Hwy to Altara Ave Roadway Project
446002-1-52-01, 446001-1-52-01

Project Summary

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 Street 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.

Project Scope of Work

• Upgrading pedestrian and vehicular signage

• Installing a signalized pedestrian midblock crossing across LeJeune Road

• Installing drainage improvements

• Repaving and restriping the roadway

• Replacing various traffic and pedestrian signals

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

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.