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 is considering a resolution to ratify the submission of a grant application and authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The grant application is for an amount up to $100,547,040.00 under the Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project category. The project involves replacing 11 bridges on the Venetian Causeway, originally built in 1926, with newer, more resilient infrastructure. The total estimated project construction cost is $201,094,080, which includes a required local match of at least $50,273,520 and a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) match of up to $50,273,520. The project aims to increase safety and resiliency, maintain aesthetics, and enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The grant funds are pending execution of the grant agreement.