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Miami‑Dade presents plan to replace Venetian Causeway bridges 2–12 with historic look and modern safety upgrades
Summary
Miami‑Dade project managers told the Miami Beach board they plan to replace bridges 2–12 of the Venetian Causeway, raise vertical clearances for resilience, widen sidewalks and bike lanes, and replicate historic railings and lighting while meeting AASHTO crash standards; the board voiced support and the staff recommendation was approved.
Miami‑Dade County presented preliminary designs March 17 for replacement of bridges 2 through 12 on the Venetian Causeway, proposing widened sidewalks and bike lanes, raised bridge profiles for sea‑level resilience, and railing and lighting treatments intended to replicate historic appearance while meeting modern crash and safety standards.
Gabriel Delgado, project manager for Miami‑Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works, said the bridges are structurally deficient—many scored 50 or lower on…
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