Roadway Construction Report
Week of December 1, 2014 through December 7, 2014

Drive Safely!

As of September 23, all tolls on the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways are collected electronically via SunPass or Toll-By-Plate. C-Pass transponders or cash are no longer accepted. For more information, please visit http://www.miamidade.gov/publicworks/library/flyers/sunpass-rickenbacker-venetian.pdf.

Roadway Construction/Closure Activities:

• Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Plaza – Project No. 20130218: The scope of work consists of all operations necessary for improvements to the Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Plaza in accordance with the Contract Documents. Work includes but is not limited to milling, resurfacing, signalization, signing, and pavement markings. Additional improvements include the construction of bike lanes along SW 26 Road from South Miami Avenue to Brickell Avenue, and the installation of the east crosswalk for the signal at SW 26 Road and US-1. Construction is anticipated to be completed by February 2015. Mainline Closure: This is a moving operation and temporary lane closures will impact traffic at times. Detour: Motorists are advised to follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs.
• Rickenbacker Causeway and Virginia Beach Dr. - Project No. 20130176: The Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department (PWWM) will install audible vibratory asphalt markings on the Bear Cut Bridge of the Rickenbacker Causeway on Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, 2014. Installation work will occur on the eastbound and westbound vehicle travel lanes closest to the dedicated bicycle lanes of the bridge. Work will be phased over the two-day period between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. During the installation of the pavement markings, at least one travel lane will remain open at all times. While the timing of the work has been scheduled to avoid the rush hour period, motorists may experience traffic delays. The purpose of audible vibratory pavement markings is to alert motorists that they are drifting from the driving lane. Vibratory markings do this by causing a tactile vibration and an audible rumble which is transmitted through the vehicle’s wheels into the vehicle interior. Vibratory stripes provide a safe and efficient way to reduce run-off-the-road collisions, especially when installed next to bicycle and pedestrian paths.
• 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, and the easternmost bridge (the one connecting Belle Isle to Miami Beach). The weight limit on the West Venetian Bascule Bridge has been lowered to 5 tons until further notice; the weight limit on the easternmost bridge has been increased to 16 tons.
• 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.
• Broadmanor Road from NW 33rd Avenue to NW 92nd Street – Project No. 20130173: Will improve traffic safety at NW 33rd Avenue and NW 92nd Street. Construction is anticipated to be completed by November 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No mainline road closing is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
• Duval Avenue from West Indigo Street to Hibiscus Street – Project No. 20130173: Construction is anticipated to be completed by January 2015. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No mainline road closing is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
• Tamiami Lakes Park-SW 132nd Avenue and SW 20th Street¬- Project No. 20140022: Work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing swale blocks, curbs, sodding and all necessary work in order to obtain a functional permeable pavement. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 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 on 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, in the City of Miami, Florida. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2015. Mainline Closure: Traffic “switch” of all north/south traffic along SW 27th Avenue from west to the east right-of-way is scheduled for November 17, 2014, at which time Phase II construction shall commence at the southernmost limit, Tigertail Avenue and SW 27th Avenue. Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
• SW 48th Street from SW 97th Avenue to SW 107th Avenue – Project No. 20130280: 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 December 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 72nd Street from SW 117th Avenue to SW 127th 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 December 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 127th Avenue and SW 72nd Street - Project No. 20120013-R: Will improve traffic safety at SW 127th Avenue and SW 72nd Street. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No mainline road closing is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
• 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 176th Street from SW 107th Avenue to US-1 – Project No. 20130235: This roadway improvement project consists of reconstructing the existing roadway to include a raised landscaped median, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, curb and gutter, a continuous storm drainage system, signalization, two traffic circles, pavement markings and signage, and roadway lighting. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2015. Mainline Closure: Motorists are advised to expect delays, seek alternate routes or follow the maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.
• North Miami Avenue from NW 183 Street to Ives Dairy Rd. - 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 January, 2015. 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 149st Street from NE 14th Avenue to NE 16th 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 December 2014. No mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, no alternate route is necessary.
• NE 167th Street from NE 9th Avenue to NE 13th Avenue - Project No. 20130281: 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 December 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.
• Blue Lagoon Drive (NW 57th Ave. to Dead End at East) - Project No. 20130281: 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 February, 2015. 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.
• NW 2 Avenue from NW 24 Street to NW 27 Street- Construction Project No. 20120013-R: Will improve pedestrian safety at NW 2 Ave between NW 24 Street to NW 27 Street. Construction is anticipated to be completed by November 2014. Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No mainline road closing is foreseen; therefore no alternate route is necessary.
• NW 22nd Avenue from NW 20th Street to NW 36th Street – No. Project 20130281: 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 February, 2015. 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 82nd Avenue from NW 188th Terrace to NW 192nd Street – Project No. 20130282: 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 December 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 46th Street from NW 2nd Avenue to N Miami Avenue – 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 April 2015. A mainline road closure is foreseen; therefore, expect daily alternate detour routes.
• NW 58th St. and NW 114th Ave. - Project No. 20130280: 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 December 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.
• NW 71 Street from NW 27 Avenue to NW 32 Avenue - Project No. 20130280: 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 December 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.
• NW 87th Avenue and NW 36th Street - Project No. 20130280: 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 January, 2015. 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 87th Avenue from NW 154th Street to 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 87TH Avenue from NW 189th Street to NW 197 Terrace – Project No. 20130282: 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 December 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 107th Avenue from NW 43rd Street to NW 58th Street - Project No. 20140011: Work includes the construction and installation of drainage structures, pipes, pipe culverts, French drain, miscellaneous drainage improvements, grading, sodding, and miscellaneous roadway restoration, including construction of concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks where needed, in accordance with the construction plans and specifications provided. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March, 2015. 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.

PLEASE DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE!

Please advise us if you wish for your name to be removed from this distribution list. Thank you.

All information listed above is subject to change if the respective contractor's schedule is altered due to unforeseen circumstances.