Miami Beach officials press for stronger enforcement of improper lane closures; limits cited on state roads

Miami Beach committee members considered options for stricter enforcement against contractors who close travel lanes without proper permits, but staff said the city’s authority does not extend to state-owned roads managed by the Florida Department of Transportation.

The conversation focused on how the city can hold contractors accountable when closures on major corridors such as Collins Avenue, Alton Road and 41st Street create traffic problems. "We are proactively enforcing and addressing this issue at least twice a week," Major Jovan Campbell of the Miami Beach Police Department said, adding that the department runs formal off‑duty details and asks code enforcement to issue citations when contractors lack required approvals.

Why it matters: Commissioners said unsanctioned lane closures during peak travel periods are causing congestion and safety risks on high‑volume arterial streets. Staff described enforcement tools the city can use on city…