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Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project Update

Original title: Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project

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What This Bill Does

Miami-Dade County is undertaking a project to replace 11 bridges along the historic Venetian Causeway, originally built in 1927. The project aims to enhance safety, accommodate increased traffic, and incorporate resilience measures against sea-level rise, with the design phase expected to conclude by Summer 2026.

Why it matters

This project will improve a vital transportation corridor, making it safer and more resilient for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists while preserving its historic character.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Supports

Residents of Miami and Miami Beach

Will benefit from safer, more efficient, and resilient transportation infrastructure.

Supports

Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Cyclists

Will experience increased safety and capacity due to wider bridges and improved corridor.

Indirectly affected

Miami-Dade County

As the managing entity, the county is responsible for the project's execution and benefits from improved infrastructure.

Indirectly affected

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

As a partner agency, FDOT is involved in the project's planning and execution.

Supports

Businesses

Will benefit from a more reliable transportation corridor for goods and services, supporting economic activity.

Indirectly affected

FPL

Will have their feeder lines serviced by parallel infrastructure improvements.

Key Facts

  • The Venetian Causeway, built in 1927, has 12 bridges and is designated as a historic landmark.
  • 11 bridges, including one moveable bridge, are being replaced due to deterioration and to enhance resilience.
  • The new bridges will be 16 feet wider, increasing safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
  • The project includes parallel infrastructure improvements such as FPL feeder lines and water main replacement.
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  • The final design phase is expected to be completed by Summer 2026, with construction to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Venetian Causeway originally built and how many bridges does it have?
The Venetian Causeway was constructed in 1927 and has 12 bridges.
Why are the bridges on the Venetian Causeway being replaced?
The original bridges are moderately to severely deteriorated, have exceeded their initial , and are being replaced to improve safety, accommodate more users, and mitigate against sea-level rise.
When is the design phase expected to be completed and when will construction begin?
The final design phase is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2026, with to follow, subject to completion.
How will the new bridges be safer and more resilient?
The new bridges will be 16-feet wider to safely accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, and will include increased and to mitigate against sea-level rise.

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News Coverage

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Construction boom across Miami raises safety concerns among residents after recent crane incidents

WSVN 7 MiamiSep 14, 2026

Recent construction accidents in Miami, including a drilling rig collapse in Brickell that injured four people, have prompted safety concerns from area residents. City, county, and federal partners, including OSHA, are investigating the cause to determine if additional safety procedures are needed.

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Increased Design Life for New Bridges

The new bridges are designed with a life expectancy of 75 years, significantly longer than the original 50-year design life, indicating an investment in long-term infrastructure durability.

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Integration of Sea-Level Rise Mitigation

The project explicitly incorporates measures to mitigate against sea-level rise by increasing vertical clearances and adding resiliency components, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change adaptation in infrastructure planning.

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Connected Entities

Miami Beach, April 2023, 50 and 23 more
locationMiami Beach“Connected by the Venetian Causeway and will be serviced by proposed infrastructu”Map →
dateApril 2023“Date DTPW hosted a public meeting to present plans for the design phase.”Map →
other50“Initial design life of the original bridges.”Map →
OrganizationMiami-Dade County“Working with FDOT and other agencies to replace bridges along the Causeway.”Map →
other16-feet“The planned increase in width for the new bridges.”Map →
date1927“Year the Venetian Causeway was constructed.”Map →
other9 p.m.“End time of the public meeting.”Map →
PersonStacy L. Miller, P.E.“Director/CEO of Transportation and Public Works.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Miami“Designated the bridges on the Venetian Causeway as historic landmarks.”Map →
locationMiami“Connected by the Venetian Causeway.”Map →
other10“Number of fixed span bridges on the Venetian Causeway.”Map →
other786-469-5675“Phone number for Transportation and Public Works.”Map →
dateSummer of 2026“Expected completion date for the final design phase.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Miami Beach“Designated the bridges on the Venetian Causeway as historic landmarks.”Map →
location701 NW 1st Court, Suite 1700 Miami, FL 33136“Address for Overtown Transit Village North, associated with Transportation and P”Map →
dateWednesday, March 18, 2026“Date DTPW hosted a hybrid public meeting.”Map →
other7 p.m.“Start time of the public meeting.”Map →
dateMarch 2026“Future date for a public meeting regarding the project.”Map →
other11“Number of bridges to be replaced along the Causeway.”Map →
other75“Design life expectancy of the new bridges.”Map →
location1000 Venetian Way, Miami Beach, Florida 33139“Location of the public meeting.”Map →
OrganizationFPL“Provider of feeder lines that will undergo parallel infrastructure improvements.”Map →
OrganizationDTPW“Hosted public meetings and is managing the bridge replacement project.”Map →
OrganizationState of Florida Department of Transportation“Working with Miami-Dade County and other agencies to replace bridges along the C”Map →
locationVenetian Causeway“Provides an important connection between Miami and Miami Beach.”Map →
other12“Number of bridges on the Venetian Causeway.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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