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 USDOT FHWA under the Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project category, for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The grant amount is up to $100,547,040. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with a total estimated 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 resolution also authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement and related LAP agreements with FDOT. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, DTPW. The project will replace 11 bridges (Bridges 2 through 12) that do not meet current geometric or safety design standards and exhibit severe deterioration. The work includes replacing the bridges with infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, improving safety, maintaining aesthetics, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project is funded by Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees (MIF). The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. Senator Rene Garcia is the prime sponsor. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.