Update: Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Upgrades Phase 2

Notice Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

Project Update

The contractor has completed all water pipeline connections for this project. Lane closures remain in place to support ongoing work. Once this phase is finished, the contractor will begin sewer pipe connections. These shutdowns will not affect service to residents and the city will notify the public once dates are confirmed.

Please review the list of closures below for more details:

Location	Timeline	Traffic Impacts
San Marco Island	Ongoing–September 11	Westbound Venetian Way near San Marco is closed, with traffic detoured to North Venetian Way. The south sidewalk is also closed. The sidewalk on the small grassy man‑made island between San Marco and San Marino is closed as well.
San Marino Island	September 8–11	Eastbound Venetian Way between W San Marino Drive and E San Marino Drive will be closed. W San Marino Drive (northbound only) will be limited to local traffic between Venetian Way and 2 San Marino Terrace. E San Marino Drive (northbound only) will also be closed between Venetian Way and 2 San Marino Terrace. Sidewalks on both the north and south sides will be closed intermittently. The sidewalk on the small grassy man‑made island between Di Lido and San Marino will be closed as well.
Di Lido Island	September 14–18	Westbound Venetian Way between West Di Lido Drive and East Di Lido Drive will be closed. East Di Lido Drive (northbound only) will be limited to local traffic between Venetian Way and 4 Di Lido Terrace. The sidewalk on the small grassy man‑made island between Di Lido and Rivo Alto will be closed. Sidewalks on both the north and south sides will be closed intermittently.
Rivo Alto Island	September 21–25	Westbound Venetian Way between East Rivo Alto Drive and West Rivo Alto Drive will be closed. West Rivo Alto Drive (northbound only) will be limited to local traffic between Venetian Way and 2 Rivo Alto Terrace. Sidewalks on both the north and south sides will be closed intermittently.
Belle Isle	September 28–October 2	The sidewalk and bike path heading westbound will be closed.
Dade Blvd (Purdy Ave)	October 5–9	Sidewalks on both the north and south sides will be closed intermittently. The westbound lane on Dade Boulevard and the southbound lane on Sunset Harbor Drive will be closed. Flagging operations and police presence will be on-site to help redirect traffic.

We kindly ask residents and local traffic to please be mindful of the following:

Reduce speed and follow posted construction-zone speed limits.
Follow signs, pavement markings, barricades and directions from flaggers.
Maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles and construction equipment.
Expect sudden lane changes, reduced lanes and delays.
Consider alternate routes when available.
Do not enter closed lanes, construction areas or drive around barricades.
Use designated pedestrian walkways and crossings only.

Timeline

The contractor will continue daily operations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Final completion of the project is expected by Fall 2026.

The above noted lane closures, schedule and work hours are subject to change due to weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances.

Contact

To explore the project’s history and previous updates, please visit our project page for more details.

For more information, please contact Mid Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator Gabriella Gonzalez at GabriellaGonzale z@miamibeachfl.gov.

To learn more about the city’s projects and innovative initiatives, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/NAD.

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