Reminder: Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Upgrades Phase 2

Notice Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Temporary water service interruption begins today, August 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. on Rivo Alto Island, with the only shutdown impact at 1 Century Lane on Belle Isle.

Project Update

The contractor is completing final connections for the new water and sewer pipes as part of the Venetian Causeway improvement project. Temporary water service interruptions are required and impacted properties should have received a printed notice. Sewer service is not expected to be affected.

Water Service Interruptions and Fire Safety Notice

In connection with the Rivo Alto shutdown beginning today, water service at 1 Century Lane will experience two brief interruptions within a 24‑hour period. Each interruption will last about 30 minutes, one on August 18 (around 5 p.m.) and another on August 19, with the exact time depending on the contractor’s progress.

During this time, the building’s fire protection system will be offline for approximately 24 hours. The Operations team will notify the Fire Department in advance so they can take any necessary precautions.

Project Lookahead

Location	Date/Time	Scope	Traffic Impacts
Di Lido Island	Now through August 21	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.
Rivo Alto Island*	August 18 at 5 p.m. through August 19 at 5 p.m.	Water service work will take place on Rivo Alto. While a temporary shutdown is required, the only affected property is 1 Century Lane, which will still have water throughout the work except for two brief interruptions.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.
Rivo Alto Island	August 19 through August 25	Installation of a new section of water line that connects to the existing system.	Westbound and Eastbound lanes may be closed over the next few weeks, either simultaneously or individually in each direction. During these full closures, all traffic may be routed through the Island.
Rivo Alto Island	August 25 through August 26	Connection of the new water line to the existing system, with any required shutdown times to be confirmed.	Full closure of Westbound and Eastbound lanes, traffic will be routed through the Island.

Scheduled water shutdown*

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.

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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