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 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 and an FDOT match of up to $50,273,520. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement and related LAP agreements with FDOT, and to receive and expend funds. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on 7/17/2024. The grant application was submitted in response to a NOFO published on 9/27/2023. The project will replace bridges with infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, meeting updated design codes, improving safety, maintaining aesthetics, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The bridges exhibit severe deterioration and none of the 11 bridges meet current geometric or safety design standards. The Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay, connecting mainland Miami to Miami Beach through six man-made residential barrier islands connected by 10 fixed bridges and two movable bridges. Funding sources include Toll Revenue, Mobility Impact Fees, and FDOT funds. The Grant Manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, DTPW. Senator Rene Garcia is listed as prime sponsor. The item was introduced on 7/14/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.