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Project Update: San Marco Island to San Marino Island

The Venetian Causeway water and sewer main upgrades will be moving into the next section of the corridor. The construction between Belle Isle and Dade Boulevard is entering the final phase of the horizontal directional drilling operation, where the pipe will be pulled back through the bore into its final position. This work will require continuous contractor presence, including an overnight shift from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please note that some noise may be generated during this operation.

The drilling, installation, and testing of the new water main between Belle Isle and Dade Blvd are expected to be completed within the next 3 to 4 weeks. The new HDPE pipe is scheduled to be fused and pulled into the borehole by the end of next week, followed by surveying, pressure testing, and temporary road restoration activities.

Timeline

Construction from San Marco Island to San Marino Island is expected to begin in December 2024. Work hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and include some Saturdays. Extended time is subject to city approval and will include 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. The following is a breakdown of the upcoming traffic changes for phase 2. Please click here to view the project's comprehensive maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan.

Phase 2a: San Marco 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

• Proceed east along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway until W San Marino Drive and turn south (right) onto W San Marino Drive.
• Proceed south along W San Marino Drive and turn east (left) onto 2nd San Marino Terrace.
• Proceed east along 2nd San 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.

Vehicular and cycle traffic will be prohibited during the eastbound closure along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway between W San Marino Drive and E San Marino Drive. Cyclists and vehicles will share the detour route. Please heed all posted signage.

Westbound traffic along N Venetian Way through road on San Marco Island from the west end/eastbound approach of the bridge to NE 13 Place will be closed continuously for pipe installation.

Traveling west along Venetian Way/Causeway (approaching N Venetian Way)

• Proceed west along Venetian Way/Venetian Causeway until the roadway junction and bare right onto the right-hand junction/fork of N Venetian Way.
• Proceed along the right-hand junction/fork until you reach the stop sign, then continue into the main N Venetian Way through road.

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 City of Miami Beach PIO department via email info@venetiancswywatersewer.com or via phone at:

(305) 907-6748.

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