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What's Happening

Construction on Pine Tree Drive at 51 Street for the force main replacement is ongoing. The contractor is currently performing preliminary field work to prepare for the installation of a temporary bypass system that will keep the sanitary sewer services operating without interruption during construction. This work includes inspecting existing utilities and confirming the best locations for the temporary equipment.

Once the temporary bypass system is fully installed and tested, the contractor will begin connecting the new 30‑inch sewer force mains to the City’s sanitary sewer system. These activities are an important step in upgrading the infrastructure and ensuring long‑term reliability of the service.

Traffic Changes

Lane closures are currently in place on both the north and south sides of the bridge on Pine Tree Drive near 51 Street. These closures reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and are expected to remain in effect for approximately 1–2 more months. Please find maps of the road reconfigurations on the north and south sides below.

South of 51 Street on Pine Tree Drive

• A short section of Pine Tree Drive just south of the 51 Street bridge is closed for the work zone. Southbound traffic is being routed into one of the northbound lanes, which has been temporarily reconfigured to provide one lane in each direction through this segment. Southbound vehicles will then transition back to the designated southbound lane beyond the work area.

North of 51 Street on Pine Tree Drive

• Southbound lanes approaching 51 Street and La Gorce Drive are closed. Drivers will be directed to detour by turning left onto 52 Street to continue southbound.

Timeline

The project is anticipated to reach substantial completion in late March 2026, at which time most contractor equipment and vehicles will be removed from the work area. After substantial completion, the contractor will proceed with restoring the sidewalk, curb, and roadway. Final completion is expected in May 2026, when all restoration activities are finished and the area is returned to its pre‑construction condition.

Work hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional time subject to approval and community notification. Please know that schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

• Lane closures will be temporarily implemented during each phase of construction.
• Residents will have continuous access to their driveways throughout the project.
• Moderate levels of construction noise are expected during the day.
• Construction equipment, machinery and workers will be present on the job site.
• Parking restrictions on W 51 Terrace will remain in effect 24/7 as needed by the contractor for material storage and construction activities. Please follow all posted signage to prevent enforcement actions.

Project Overview & Benefits

The City of Miami Beach is replacing aging sewer mains on the Pine Tree Drive bridge between 49 and 51 Streets with two subaqueous sewer lines. These pipes are deemed critical in the City's Sewer Master Plan and are in poor condition, having surpassed their useful life. This project will improve the overall efficiency and reliability of our system.

Contact

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

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