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Public Works

The Department engineers, constructs and maintains the County's roads, bridges, canals, sidewalks, street signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, street lights and stormwater drainage facilities. It also maintains landscapes along the public rights-of-way of Miami-Dade County.

Permits

E-Permitting Application

This is a one-stop shop for contractors, engineers and planners to submit, pay and track permit applications.

Application Search

Make sure to have the application number ready.

Request an Inspection

Use the online application to request a permit inspection of your property. Make sure to have your permit number ready.

Block Party Permits

Apply for a Block Party Permit for the temporary closing of residential streets for both commercial and non-commercial events.

Memorial Markers

Find out how to request a memorial marker within Miami-Dade County road right-of-way for arterial and collector roads.

Utility

Learn about the requirements prior to the start of any other type of construction.

Fee Schedule

Find the schedule of fees for construction permits and other related items.

Local Roadways

Roadways deemed necessary for the appropriate traffic movement on the County's roadway network.

Maintenance & Development

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Roads, Bridges & Canals

The County maintains approximately 5,500 miles of dedicated public roads, approximately 195 vehicular or pedestrian bridges and approximately 168 miles of secondary canals.

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Roadway Construction

Learn about new reconstruction and improvements to existing roadways, traffic signals, sidewalks and bridges throughout Miami-Dade County.

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Survey Control Points

The information available in this search has been assembled for the use of Miami-Dade County for the design and development of Public Works projects.

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Engineering Details

Review current and revised Standard Details to ensure projects meet requirements in accordance with applicable engineering standards.

Land Information Viewer

Traffic Management

Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)

A new state-of-the-art Advanced Traffic Management System is being installed throughout Miami-Dade County that will better serve motorists, transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists.

Traffic Engineering

Learn about Miami-Dade County's traffic planning, design and operations responsibilities, including for Miami-Dade schools.

Traffic Signals & Signs

The Traffic Signals and Signs Division (TS&S) is responsible for operating and maintaining Miami-Dade County's traffic-related infrastructure.

Traffic Signals & Signs Qualified Products

Search for traffic control signals or devices currently accepted by DTPW for installation in MDC public right-of way, government facilities, and properties open to public travel.

Report Problems

About Us

The Department engineers, constructs and maintains the County's roads, bridges, canals, sidewalks, street signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, street lights and stormwater drainage facilities. It also maintains landscapes along the public rights-of-way of Miami-Dade County.