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 the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The grant amount is up to $100,547,040.00. 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 newer infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years. The total estimated project construction cost is $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 project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 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, Department of Transportation and Public Works. The project will increase safety and resiliency of the bridges, maintain the aesthetics of the Causeway, and enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The bridges (Bridges 2 through 12) exhibit severe deterioration and do not meet current geometric or safety design standards, creating a safety and hurricane evacuation concern. The Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay, connecting mainland Miami to Miami Beach through a series of six man-made residential barrier islands connected by 10 fixed bridges and two movable bridges. The project is funded by Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees (MIF) for the County match. The resolution was adopted with a pass vote. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.