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 (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 for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement, amendments, and related Local Agency Program agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation, and to receive and expend funds. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with a total estimated construction cost of $201,094,080, including a required local match of at least $50,273,520 from the County and up to $50,273,520 from FDOT. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, Department of Transportation and Public Works. Senator Rene Garcia is listed as prime sponsor. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026.