Water Shutdown Reminder: Collins Canal Water Main Improvements

Notice Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

A temporary water shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, beginning at approximately 6 p.m. through September 16 at 6 a.m.

What's Happening?

Construction activities are progressing as scheduled, with crews continuing work in multiple areas of the project corridor.

The contractor will begin a series of connections of the newly installed water pipelines to the existing water distribution system. To safely perform this work, temporary water service interruptions will be required for the areas identified in the schedule below. All impacted properties will receive a printed notice and/or email from the city prior to the water shutdown.

Location	Date	Scope	Traffic Impacts
Dade Boulevard between Washington Avenue and 23 Street (within the swale area)	September 15 at 6 p.m. through September 16 at 6 a.m.	Connection of the new water line and temporary water shutdown.	The outer lane will be closed just north of the driveway at Miami Beach Senior High School. Drivers will be guided to merge safely as the lane narrows. The sidewalk on the northwest side of Dade Blvd will be closed, and the sidewalk on the southeast side will remain open.
Dade Boulevard between Washington Avenue and 23 Street (within the swale area)	September 22 at 9 p.m. through September 23 at 6 a.m.	Connection of the new water line and temporary water shutdown.	The outer lane will be closed just north of the driveway at Miami Beach Senior High School. Drivers will be guided to merge safely as the lane narrows. The sidewalk on the northwest side of Dade Blvd will be closed, and the sidewalk on the southeast side will remain open.
Dade Boulevard between Washington Avenue and 23 Street (within the swale area)	September 22 at 9 p.m. through September 23 at 6 a.m.	Connection of the new water line and temporary water shutdown.	The outer lane will be closed just south of the entrance to the Public Works Yard (451 Dade Blvd). Drivers will be guided to merge safely as the lane narrows. The sidewalk on the northwest side of Dade Blvd will be closed, and the sidewalk on the southeast side will remain open.
23 Street between Liberty Avenue and Park Avenue	September 29 at 9 p.m. through September 30 at 6 a.m.	Connection of the new water line and temporary water shutdown.	Northbound lanes heading west will be closed to allow pipe installation. After this work is completed the closure will shift to the eastbound lanes. A lane detour will be in place to guide drivers safely through the area.

What Residents Need to Know About their Water Service

This temporary interruption is necessary to safely connect the new water main to the existing water distribution system. Residents are encouraged to prepare in advance by storing an adequate supply of water for drinking, cooking, hygiene and other essential household needs before the scheduled interruption.

Once service has been restored, you may notice temporary discoloration, cloudy water or air in your plumbing lines. These conditions are normal and should be resolved by running the cold water from a faucet for several minutes until the water runs clear.

Possible Precautionary Boil Water Notice

While every effort will be made to complete this work without incident, there is a possibility that a Precautionary Boil Water Notice may be issued for affected properties following the scheduled water service interruption. The issuance of a boil water notice is a standard public health precaution whenever the water distribution system experiences a loss of pressure or is temporarily shut down.

If a Precautionary Boil Water Notice becomes necessary, affected residents will be notified promptly and provided with instructions regarding the advisory and when it has been lifted.

Timeline

Regular construction activity is permitted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please know that this project is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2026, barring any unforeseen delays or circumstances.

What to Expect

Moderate levels of construction noise are expected during work activities.
Partial sidewalk closures throughout the construction zone will be in place. Please follow all posted signage.
Access to the Valero gas station will be maintained at all times.
Select parking spaces adjacent to each work zone will be temporarily unavailable.
Machinery and workers will be present on the job site. Residents and visitors are advised to use caution when crews are present and to follow all posted signage.

Contact

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

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

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

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