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

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-692-26 (Legislative Item File Number 261322) on July 21, 2026, ratifying the County Mayor's submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project category, for up to $100,547,040.00 for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the grant agreement, amendments, and to receive and expend funds. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with newer infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, meeting updated design codes and improving safety. The total estimated project construction cost is $201,094,080, with a required County match of at least $50,273,520 and an FDOT match of up to $50,273,520. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. The item was introduced on July 14, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. Senator Rene Garcia is listed as prime sponsor. The Grant Manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, Department of Transportation and Public Works.