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 7/21/2026, ratifying the County Mayor's submission of a grant application to the USDOT FHWA 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 to receive and expend funds. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with an estimated total construction cost of $201,094,080. The required local match is at least $50,273,520, with FDOT funding up to $50,273,520. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded on 7/17/2024. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026. Senator Rene Garcia is the prime sponsor. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, DTPW. The project will replace bridges to meet updated design codes, improve safety, maintain aesthetics, and enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The bridges are in poor condition due to age and marine environment, creating safety and hurricane evacuation concerns. The project is funded by Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees (MIF).