As earlier reported, the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works scheduled a VIRTUAL public meeting to discuss the SW 87th Avenue Bridge over the C-100 Canal project.

The virtual meeting will be held tomorrow, December 15, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. To attend, interested parties must register online. Please click the "Register for the Zoom Meeting" button below to register.

According to the meeting notice, "the project consists of the Design and Construction of a new bridge that will provide vehicle travel lanes, dedicated bike lanes with physical raised separation from vehicle traffic, curb & gutter and sidewalk in both directions, northbound and southbound. The project scope includes a new roadway, storm water drainage system, signing and pavement markings, bridge lighting, fencing and landscaping along the project."

Furthermore, the meeting notice states that, "The objective of the project is to provide connectivity for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians along SW 87th Avenue and to improve traffic network along the SW 87th Avenue corridor within the Village of Palmetto Bay. funding for his project will be provided from the Road Impact Fees of District 5, pursuant to Section 33E of the Code of Miami-Dade County."

Please use the links below for additional information and to register for the Zoom meeting. For additional information from Miami-Dade County concerning the project, please email DTPWOutreach@miamidade.gov

Palmetto Bay is currently in mediation with Miami-Dade County and with the Transportation Planning Organization concerning the bridge project. The Village Council has consistently opposed the bridge project. The last Council action took place during a Special Council meeting held on November 29, 2021. Click here to read a recap of the meeting.

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