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 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 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, with a required County match of at least $50,273,520 and a FDOT match of up to $50,273,520. The total estimated project construction cost is $201,094,080. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with newer infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the grant agreement and related Local Agency Program agreements with FDOT, and to receive and expend funds. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, Department of Transportation and Public Works. The funding source includes Causeway Toll Revenue, FDOT Funds, and Mobility Impact Fees. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel or folio number, or acreage for the project. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.