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Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project

Constructed in 1927, the Venetian Causeway provides an important connection between Miami and Miami Beach. The Causeway has 12 bridges: 10 fixed span bridges and 2 bascule leaf span bridges. The bridges are designated as historic landmarks by the City of Miami and City of Miami Beach.

With an initial design life of 50 years, the bridges are moderately to severely deteriorated and have been repaired numerous times. The Causeway has weathered many hurricanes during its long history. As such, Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other agencies and stakeholders, are working together to replace 11 bridges, including the easternmost moveable bridge, along the Causeway.   

As part of the project’s timeline, DTPW hosted a public meeting to present plans and provide information about the design phase of the project in April 2023. Now, the project’s team is working on finishing the 60% design milestone. The final design phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 and the permitting phase is estimated to be completed by the end of 2025. Construction advertisement is tentatively estimated for early 2026, subject to Federal grant awards. 

Once completed, the bridge replacement project will make the Venetian Causeway a safer and more efficient corridor for all users.  

Public Meeting
On April 18, 2023, DTPW hosted a hybrid public meeting to present plans and provide residents and businesses information about the design phase of the project.