Please note: All motorists traveling on the Rickenbacker Causeway, including truck drivers, must obey the traffic signs and follow the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan on the Bear Cut Bridge (third bridge after the toll plaza). For more information, please contact the Rickenbacker Causeway Office at 305-854-2468.
Roadway Construction/Closure Activities:
· Bear Cut Bridge & West Bridge, Rickenbacker Causeway: Project No. 20120152: Design-Build Services for the Rehabilitation of West Bridge and Bear Cut Bridge, Rickenbacker Causeway: The scope of work for this project includes the design, construction, and independent construction engineering and inspection services required to rehabilitate Bridges No. 874541 (West Bridge) and No. 874544 (Bear Cut Bridge) on the Rickenbacker Causeway and replace the existing 12-inch water main attached to the Bear Cut and West Bridges with a new 16-inch ID HDPE water main pipeline under the bay bottom installed by the Horizontal Directional Drill method. Construction is anticipated to be substantially completed by July 3, 2014. For more information regarding this project, please visit the website at http://www.bearcutbridge.com. Mainline Closure: Bear Cut Bridge: The two lanes of east-bound traffic (headed to Key Biscayne) shifted to the north between the newly constructed median barrier wall and a temporary barrier wall. Traffic will remain in this pattern while the 14’ wide shared-use path on the south side of Bear Cut Bridge is constructed. Once the 14’ wide shared-use path is completed, the traffic will then be placed into the final alignment. Beginning June 19, 2014 a single lane closure will be set up heading eastbound towards Key Biscayne. The east bound shoulder and right (southernmost) traffic lane will be closed daily from 7:00 pm to 3:00 pm through July 3, 2014. All travel lanes will be re-opened for the 4th of July Holiday Weekend. Pedestrians and bicyclists are now using the new 14-foot-wide shared-use path on the northern side of the bridge. Please note that there no longer are SHARED-USE LANES. All pedestrians and bicyclists are requested to use the 14-foot-wide shared-use path. This will allow traffic to move freely across Bear Cut. Signs have been posted near the University Of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science directing pedestrians and bicyclists heading eastbound to cross to the northern side of the road. Signs have been posted across from the Marina directing pedestrians and bicyclists to use the path in the parkland to access the 14-foot Shared-Use Path. Rickenbacker Toll Plaza: Toll lanes 5 and 6 may be closed during weekdays for SunPass equipment installation. During weekends, lanes 5 and 6 will re-open so that all eight (8) toll lanes are operational. West Bridge: Completely open to traffic.
· Venetian Causeway: Weight limits on the Venetian Causeway have been lowered from 15 tons to 11 tons on all bridges except the West Venetian Bascule Bridge. The weight limit on the West Venetian Bascule Bridge has been lowered to 5 tons until further notice.
· Improvements to the Miami Avenue Bridge over the Miami River; Project No. 20130144: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, performing improvements to the bridge as delineated in the proposed design plans, including the following: repair concrete sidewalk joint at approaches and joints at toe of bascule leaves; replace entire existing 5” open steel grating; strengthen and modify the existing span lock support brackets and install new span lock support brackets; replace new span lock assemblies; repair web cracks and welds in Bascule Span Main Girders; replace the existing hydraulic cylinder rod bushing; measure trunnion alignment and install new trunnion hub turned bolts; replace cylinder pressure relief valves and all rod bushing, seals and pipe fitting; remove and dispose of the existing traffic gates and furnish and install new traffic gates; install new lateral bracing hanger; perform spot repairs as well as overcoat all existing and new structural steel members of Bascule spans; re-grout base of cylinder support platform; re-anchor cylinder pedestal anchor bolts in concrete wall; re-shim shoe and replace existing elastomeric pads on Live Load Shoes; perform detail design of the Control System modifications; furnish and install new Motor Control Center(MCC) for Span Locks; provide new span lock Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) motors; modify Control System and Console for new span locks; provide new navigation lights; and provide all disconnect switches, limit switches, heaters, conductors, wire, conduits and enclosures in accordance with and as delineated in the plans. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March 2015. Mainline Closure: Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· Pine Tree Drive Bridge over Flamingo Waterway; Project No. 20120126: The project consists of the repair to and maintenance of an existing four-lane divided roadway bridge. The scope of work includes replacement of the entire existing center span including asphalt pavement, concrete deck, curb, sidewalk, median and traffic barriers, steel girders, bearings, railings, utility supports and other related construction work. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 1, 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· Coral Way from SW 117th Avenue to SW 127th Avenue – Project No. 20120160: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 27 Avenue from Tigertail Avenue to SW 28 Terrace; Project No. 20120032: Work includes, but is not limited to, reconstructing the existing two-lane road with raised landscaped medians, on-street parking, bike lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drainage system, signalization, traffic calming circle, pavement markings and signage, decorative lighting and demolition of a building encroaching into the right-of-way. The work of this project also includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing ductile iron water mains along SW 27 Avenue between Tigertail Avenue and Coconut Avenue, City of Miami, Florida. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2015. Mainline Closure: Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 30th Street from SW 99th Place to SW 100th Avenue – Project No. 20130163: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 21, 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· SW 56th Street from SW 117th Avenue to SW 127th Avenue – Project No. 20120159: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 60th Street and SW 70th Avenue – Project No. 20130159-R: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· SW 77th Avenue from SW 136th Street to SW 152nd Street – Project No. 20130244: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 101st Street and SW 102nd Street from SW 99th Avenue to SW 100th Avenue – Project No. 20130158: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 29, 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· SW 106th Avenue from Marlin Rd to SW 108th Avenue; SW 108th Avenue from SW 106th Avenue to SW 190th Street; and SW 190th Street from SW 108th Avenue to SW 106th Avenue – Project No. 20130169: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 116th Street from SW 128th Court to SW 130th Avenue – Project No. 20130158: The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding and miscellaneous roadway restoration including construction of concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks where needed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· SW 127th Avenue from SW 144th Street to SW 152nd Street – Project No. 20130147: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 132nd Avenue to SW 133rd Avenue from SW 43rd Street to SW 47th Street – San Sebastian – Project No. 20130157: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· Olympic Park SW 152nd Avenue and SW 86th Street – Project No. 20140022: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· SW 152nd Street from SW 67th Avenue to SW 89th Court – Project No. 20130244: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by August 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 157th Avenue from SW 72nd Street to SW 80th Street – Project No. 20120160: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 157th Avenue from SW 184th Street to SW 152nd Street – Project No. 20100678: This roadway improvement project includes roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, raised (curbed) median, construction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage system; roadway lighting system, pavement markings, and signage. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March 2016. Mainline Closure: Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 162nd Avenue from SW 72nd Street to SW 88th Street – Project No. 20120160: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· SW 185 Street from SW 115 Avenue to SW 117 Avenue – Project No. 20130163: The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding, and miscellaneous roadway restoration including construction of concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks where needed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· NE 2nd Avenue from NE 115th Street to NE 119th Street – Project No. 20120159: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· NE 5th Court north of NE 147th Street – Project No. 20120013-R: This project will improve traffic safety at the designated location. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
· NE 91 Street to NE 87 Street from NE 10 Court to North Bayshore Drive; Project No. 20130156: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 20th Street from NW 22nd Avenue to NW 27th Avenue – Project No. 20130147: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by August 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· NW 22nd Avenue and NW 189th Street. Project No. 20120013-R: This project will improve traffic safety at the designated location. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 30th Avenue between NW 90th and NW 93rd Streets – Project No. 20130173: This project will improve traffic safety at the designated location. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 36th Avenue from NW 83rd Street to NW 87th Street – Project No. 20120160: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· NW 53 Terrace from NW 72 Avenue to NW 69 Avenue – Project No. 20130159-R: The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding, and miscellaneous roadway restoration including construction of concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks where needed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 69th Street between NW 32nd Avenue – 35th Avenue; – Project No. 20130163: The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding, and miscellaneous roadway restoration including construction of concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks where needed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 84th Street from NW 19th Avenue to NW 21 Avenue – Project No. 20130273: The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of drainage structures, French drains, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding, and miscellaneous roadway restoration including construction of concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks where needed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
· NW 87th Avenue from NW 154th Street ti NW 186th Street; Project No. 20110194: Roadway widening from two to four lanes, along NW 87 Ave from NW 162 Street to NW 186 Street and construct a new four-lane road, from NW 154 Street to NW 162 Street. The improvements include milling and resurfacing, a raised curbed median, sidewalks, curb and gutters, a continuous storm drainage system, signalization, decorative lighting, bicycle lanes, culvert replacement, pavement markings, and signage. This project also includes the construction of a 36-inch ductile iron water main along NW 87 Avenue, from NW 154 Street to NW 170 Street. This construction, on behalf of the Water and Sewer Department (WASD), is part of the water transmission system required along NW 87 Avenue. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2015. Mainline Closure: Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· NW 127th Street from NW 17th Avenue to NW 22nd Avenue – Project No. 20130169: The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: adjustment of valve boxes and manholes; milling and resurfacing; and pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to be completed by August 2014. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
· NW 179th Street to NW 181st Street from NW 77th Court to NW 78th Court Palm Springs – Project No. 20130154: The scope of work for this project is to alleviate flooding problems due to ineffective drainage infrastructure within the project boundaries. This project consists of the construction of an exfiltration system to handle stormwater runoff from a 5-year storm event, which is the model storm event used to design residential drainage systems. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 5, 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
