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There’s a lot happening across the West Avenue neighborhood as we continue making progress on the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvements Project. Over the next several months, residents will see multiple construction activities taking place simultaneously as crews advance critical drainage, utility, traffic signal and infrastructure improvements that will help create a more resilient neighborhood.


Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks and months:

• Property surveys and testing to verify building connections to the city's stormwater system began in June within Segment 2 and will continue over the next few weeks.
  
• Drainage installation on Lincoln Road west of Bay Road resumes this week with preparation work having begun in front of the Hotel Gaythering. The operation will progress from east to west toward the seawall. As the drainage installation work progresses to Lincoln Court residents and visitors can expect an upcoming closure of the Lincoln Court pedestrian bridge.
  
• The contractor will also begin installing a new water quality well this week on 16 Street between Bay Road and West Avenue. Due to the nature of this operation residents should expect elevated construction noise during work hours. 
  
• The traffic signal subcontractor continues working on installing traffic signal foundations at the intersection of 16 Street and West Avenue this week.
  
• Utility work in the area is ongoing. Expect to see them in the construction area supporting the project.
  

In addition a separate City project is also getting underway nearby. Beginning this week the City of Miami Beach will start resurfacing Alton Court between 8 and 9 streets. Work will move north one block at a time through 15 Terrace. Click here to learn more about this project.


As construction activities continue across the West Avenue neighborhood, the project's estimated completion has been updated to late fall/early winter 2026. The revised timeline reflects the complexity and scale of the work underway and allows crews to safely complete the critical infrastructure improvements that will enhance the neighborhood's long-term resiliency. We appreciate the community's continued patience and cooperation as this important project moves forward.


Drainage Well 1: The Largest Drainage Well in the West Avenue Neighborhood

As crews put the finishing touches on Drainage Well 1 on Lincoln Road between Bay Road and West Avenue the project team is excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at one of the project's most significant infrastructure improvements.


While much of this work will soon disappear beneath the surface its impact will be felt for decades to come. This drainage well is a key component of the neighborhood's stormwater system helping reduce flooding, improve water quality and strengthen the community's resilience during heavy rain events. Similar though slightly smaller drainage wells have been installed on Lincoln Road and 16 Street with additional installations planned in other construction segments throughout the neighborhood as the project progresses.

The graphic above offers a glimpse of the impressive infrastructure hidden below ground while the statistics below highlight the scale of this well, how the system performs and the long-term benefits it will deliver to residents, businesses and visitors alike. It's a reminder that while some of the most important progress isn't always visible it's helping build a more resilient West Avenue corridor for the future.

Contact

Should you have any questions, please contact Public Information Liaison Heather M. Leslie at 305.905.5876 (call or text) or via email at heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com.

You can also visit the West Avene project page here.