Project Update: Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Upgrades Phase 2

Notice Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

Project Update: Di Lido Island to San Marino Island

The Venetian Causeway water and sewer main upgrades continue to progress. The contractor is expected to begin drilling operations between Di Lido Island and San Marino Island on Monday, March 31, 2025, marking the next phase of construction.

Timeline

Construction between Di Lido Island and San Marino Island is scheduled to take place from Spring 2025 to Fall 2025. Work will occur on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with some Saturdays included. Extended time is subject to city approval and community notification.

Please know that this schedule may change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Impacts

The city will continue to take the necessary steps to minimize disruption to residents. Traffic operations will be assisted by off-duty officers and flaggers during special work hours to ensure public safety. The following is a breakdown of the upcoming traffic changes for phase 3. Please click here to view the project's comprehensive maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan.

Phase 3a: Di Lido Island to San Marino Island

Eastbound traffic along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway on San Marino Island from W San Marino Drive to E San Marino Drive will be closed continuously for pipe installation.

Traveling east along Venetian Way on San Marino Island

Proceed east along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway, and turn south (right) onto W San Marino Drive
Proceed south along W San Marino Drive and turn east (left) onto 2 San Marino Terrace
Proceed east along 2San Marino Terrace and turn north (left) onto E San Marino Drive
Proceed north along San Marino Drive and turn east (right) onto Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway

Eastbound traffic, including vehicles and micromobility devices, will be prohibited during the eastbound closure along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway between W San Marino Drive and E San Marino Drive. Micromobility users and vehicles will share the detour route. Please follow all posted signs for your safety and guidance.

Eastbound traffic along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway on Di Lido Island from W Di Lido Drive to E Di Lido Drive will be closed continuously for pipe installation.

Traveling east along Venetian Way on Di Lido Island

Proceed east along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway, and turn south (right) onto W Di Lido Drive
Proceed south along W Di Lido Drive and turn east (left) onto 4 Di Lido Terrace
Proceed east along 4Di Lido Terrace and turn north (left) onto E Di Lido Drive
Proceed north along E Di Lido Drive and turn east (right) onto Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway

Eastbound traffic, including vehicles and micromobility devices, will be prohibited during the eastbound closure along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway between W Di Lido Drive and E Di Lido Drive. Micromobility users and vehicles will share the detour route. Please follow all posted signs for your safety and guidance.

What to Expect

Pipe materials will be stored on the northern and southern sides along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway
Residents will face narrow and/or single-lane traffic on the Venetian Way bridge during pullback operations, when the pipe is staged and fused.
Emergency vehicles will have access to the islands at all times.
24/7 lane restrictions will be in effect throughout the project.

Project Overview

This construction project will replace the aerial water and sewer main crossings on the Causeway, which run along the north and south sides of the Venetian bridges. The City of Miami Beach is working to improve the utility infrastructure by replacing the existing pipes along the Venetian Causeway. This project has been ranked first in the prioritized list of critical assets for the Water & Sewer Renewal and Replacement Report. Once completed, the new lines will provide a sufficient flow capacity to meet the city's growing demands and extend the life of the water and sewer infrastructure.

This project involves replacing both the water and sewer mains that connect San Marco Island to San Marino Island, San Marino Island to Di Lido Island, Di Lido Island to Rivo Alto Island and Dade Boulevard. The project will include the installation of four water and two sewer mains with a horizontal directional drill (HDD), as well as connections to existing service lines.

Contact

For more information or questions, please contact the Neighborhood Affairs Division Liaison for this project via email at info@venetiancswywatersewer.com or by phone at 305.907.6748.

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