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Committee approves property acquisition for 159th Street widening; officials say design will finish this year, construction aimed for 2026
Summary
The committee approved acquisition of property from the City of North Miami Beach needed for a widening project on 159th Street. County staff said the segment is at 60% design, the acquisition is not in a residential area, and construction could begin in 2026.
The Miami‑Dade County Transportation Committee approved an item to acquire property from the City of North Miami Beach to support a widening project on 159th Street between NE 6th Avenue and Harriet Tubman Boulevard.
Commissioner Kavishida Bastien, who pulled the item for questions, asked for specifics of the project and whether the acquisition affects residential properties. Joshua Diaz, deputy director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, said the county is acquiring a single…
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