PROJECT SUMMARY:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a landscape project along S.R. 25/US 27/Okeechobee Road from west of Florida’s Turnpike to east of NW 116 Way, in Miami-Dade County.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

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:

COMMUNITIES

• Installing landscape

SAFETY

• FDOT is committed to reaching our target of zero fatalities and serious injuries on state transportation facilities

RESILIENCY

• FDOT plans proactively to build sustainable infrastructure that can adapt to Florida’s unique climate demands

SUPPLY CHAIN

• FDOT invests in roadways and transportation facilities to facilitate the movement of goods that serve our community and beyond

TECHNOLOGY

•  FDOT is dedicated to using new and emerging technologies to enhance safety and help prevent incidents

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• This project creates opportunities for contractors, which results in economic benefits for workers and the community

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

During construction, temporary lane closures might affect traffic. Access to adjacent businesses and neighborhoods will be maintained.