Update: Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Upgrades Phase 2

Notice Date: Friday, August 14, 2026

Project Update

The contractor for the Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer upgrades is making steady progress to complete the final construction activities in preparation for the site’s full restoration.

Project Lookahead (August 13 – August 26)

Location	Date/Time	Scope	Traffic Impacts
Rivo Alto Island	August 13 through August 18 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Crews will uncover the existing water and sewer pipe in preparation for the planned shutdown.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.
Belle Isle	August 14 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Crews will install and compact the roadway’s base layer and some equipment will begin to be removed from the site.	Westbound lanes will be closed between the two Island Avenues.
Di Lido Island	August 17 through August 21 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Sewer pipe work will continue with temporary pavement restoration taking place during this time.	Eastbound lanes will be closed between West Di Lido Drive and East Di Lido Drive.
Belle Isle	August 17 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Crews will complete temporary road restoration and the road is expected to reopen between 4 and 6 p.m.	Westbound lanes will be closed between the two Island Avenues.
Rivo Alto Island	August 18 at 5 p.m. through August 19 at 5 p.m.	Water service work will take place, and although a temporary shutdown is needed, the City will ensure that 1 Century Lane continues to have water throughout the process.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.
Rivo Alto Island	August 19 through August 25 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Installation of a new section of water line that connects to the existing system.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.
Rivo Alto Island	August 25 through August 26 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Connection of the new water line to the existing system, with any required shutdown times to be confirmed next week.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.

Please be advised that lane closures will be in effect to facilitate these operations. 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. Substantial completion of the project is expected by late summer 2026, with final completion anticipated by early fall 2026. Between substantial and final completion, the community may experience minor road closures related to final project activities.

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

Project Overview

This construction project replaced the aerial water and sewer main crossings on the Causeway, which run along the north and south sides of the Venetian bridges. These pipes were in poor condition and ranked as the top priority in the Water & Sewer Renewal and Replacement Report’s list of critical assets.

The work included installing four new water mains and two new sewer mains using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to replace the existing lines connecting San Marco, San Marino, Di Lido, Rivo Alto and Dade Boulevard. The upgraded system will provide the increased flow capacity needed to support the city’s growing demand.

Contact

We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we complete these important infrastructure improvements.

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

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