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SR 5/US 1/S Dixie Hwy at SW 17 Ave Safety Improvement Project
449360-1-52-01

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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:

COMMUNITIES

  •  Upgrading vehicular signalization

 

SAFETY

  • Converting existing left-turn movements to a dedicated green arrow signal for northeast and southwest directions

  • 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

  • Installing new street lights and upgrading existing street lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) technology

  • 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

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.

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.
 
DETOUR INFORMATION
 
Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established at times and may exceed past the non-peak lane closures hours. Specific detour information will be provided before the corresponding construction activity is scheduled.
 
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST
 
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction zone. For real-time traffic information, visit: www.FL511.com.