What's Happening

Phase I work associated with the directional drill between 17 Street Bridge and Dade Blvd has now been completed.

• The project has commenced Phase II which includes the replacement of the pipe from the 17 Street bridge to Dade Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.

The Venetian Way bridge, connecting to Belle Isle/Venetian Islands will not be closed during this project.

Timeline

This phase will take approximately 8 weeks to complete.

• The contractor is authorized to work on Sunday, May 22 from 10 AM – 4 PM.



The 17 Street Bridge that connects Dade Blvd to West Ave will remain closed during this second Phase.

Construction work hours will be primarily weekdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Extended hours have been approved to complete the job in a timely manner and limit the duration of road closures. The extended hours shall typically last through 9 p.m. however there are days where the operations will need to be continuous to complete construction activities that cannot be interrupted.

Please note, that this schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Project Overview and Benefits

Following multiple ruptures last year, the city is performing emergency repair work to replace the sewer main along Dade Boulevard from Belle Isle to Jefferson Avenue.

What to Expect

• The following traffic pattern changes will occur:
• During the construction of Phase II, the 17 Street bridge (between West Avenue and Dade Boulevard) will remain closed in both directions.
• The eastbound turn lane at Dade Boulevard and Bay Road will be closed.
• The Venetian Way bridge, connecting to Belle Isle/ Venetian Islands will NOT be closed during this project.
• Traffic traveling north along West Avenue attempting to travel across the Venetian Causeway will be redirected through 18 Street within the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood.
• A portion of the bike lane adjacent to Belle Isle Park will be closed and converted to a shared travel lane. Please view more details in the Maintenance (MOT) of traffic plans below.
• East and West bound Travel Lanes along Dade Blvd between Alton Rd and Meridian Ave will be reduced to one lane on each direction. During this time the west bound lanes will be utilized for the two-way traffic operations.
• One lane in each direction will be maintained at ALL times.
• Drill equipment will be located by the 17^th Street Bridge that connects West Ave to Dade Blvd and at Dade Blvd (by approximately Jefferson Ave) south of the Golf Course.
• The sidewalk, adjacent to the pump station, on the north side of the park, will be closed.
• Construction related noise are expected during the allowed work hours.
• Construction equipment, machinery and workers will be present on the job site while the project is underway.

Who to Contact

Kevin Pulido, Neighborhood Affairs Division Manager

Email: kevinpulido@miamibeachfl.gov