GRANT APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,547,040.00

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is seeking to ratify the submission of a grant application and authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The project aims to replace 11 bridges built in 1926 with newer, more resilient infrastructure, improving safety, meeting current design codes, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The total estimated project construction cost is $201,094,080, with a federal grant of up to $100,547,040, a local match of at least $50,273,520 (funded by Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees), and a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) match of up to $50,273,520. The grant funds are pending execution of the grant agreement.