Miami‑Dade says Curran Boulevard bridge will be redesigned and likely start construction around 2027

Miguel Soria, assistant director for Miami‑Dade County, briefed the Town of Cutler Bay council on Nov. 19 about the Curran Boulevard Bridge reconstruction between 103rd Place and 103rd Avenue. He said the bridge, built in 1963 and classified as functionally obsolete, will be widened and updated to include protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian accommodations.

Soria explained that the project originally began construction in April 2021 but encountered unforeseen subsurface and contractor issues that led the county to cancel the old contract and revise design documents. “The new permit application was submitted in October 2025, and we are currently waiting for the permit,” Soria said, adding that the county expects permitting to extend into 2026 and anticipates procurement will take roughly ten months before construction begins, pushing an estimated construction start toward 2027 and completion into 2028.

Council members asked why it took several years to cancel the original contractor; county staff said the county worked through compliance processes and tried to remediate issues before terminating the contract to avoid impacting travel lanes. Alex Barrios, assistant director of reconstruction, said the county canceled the contract to avoid greater public impacts and that contractual compliance and constructability problems prolonged the timeline.

The presentation listed barrier‑wall relocations and site adjustments to address resident concerns and noted ongoing coordination with county commissioners and permitting agencies. No formal town action was required; the council’s remarks emphasized frustration at the delay and requests to seek ways to expedite permitting and procurement where possible.

Next steps for residents: county staff will continue permitting coordination and return with updated schedules after agency comments are received.