The proposed construction bid will be advertised the first week of March, 2008. The estimated construction cost is approximately $290 million.  Construction is scheduled to begin by late 2008 and is estimated to be completed by late 2011.  The project will consist of 2.4 miles of elevated dual-track guideway, a Metrorail station at the MIC and a bus terminal plaza.

The meeting will include a brief description of the alignment, station, systems engineering, guideway structure and track work.  Information will also be provided on right-of-way status, project schedule, insurance requirements, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals.

The MIC/EHT Connector is the first phase of the three-phase Orange Line Metrorail Extension project. Phase 2: North Corridor Metrorail Extension calls for a 9.5-mile extension to the Broward County line along NW 27th Avenue, and Phase 3: East-West Corridor Metrorail Extension proposes a 10- to 13-mile extension from the MIC Airport Metrorail station to Florida International University.

To register for the informational meeting and to read about the project, visit www.miamidade.gov/transit/corridor/mic-e_corridor/mic-e_home.asp