GRANT APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,547,040.00

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The Miami-Dade 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 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 from the County via Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees, and up to $50,273,520 from FDOT. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement and related Local Agency Program 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 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 document does not state a specific street address, parcel/folio, or acreage for the project.