THIS IS THE COMPLETE EMAIL FROM MR. PRASAD ABOUT ALL THE UPCOMING IMPROVEMENTS. Dear Ms. Rodriguez, As requested, we are providing you with a comprehensive status update for the 19 ongoing projects along the Krome Avenue corridor. The Department has taken great strides to accelerate the improvements for Krome Avenue. I believe our commitment to improving this corridor is reflected in the Department’s implementation of numerous safety improvement projects over the years, such as the installation of audible raised pavement markings, installation of intersection warning signs including advance street name information, and extension of the “no passing zone” just north of SW 144th Street. Furthermore, as we diligently pursue final state and federal approvals to advance our comprehensive projects, we are continuously making interim safety improvements and modifying our final construction plans to address the concerns of the community. As a final note, the Department is including guardrail in the median and lighting throughout the entire corridor. For your reference, see scope of work detailed below and items in bold letters. Status Updates and Scope of Work for FDOT Projects: SR 997/SW 177 Avenue/Krome Avenue Fast Response Contracts: FM: 43657-1-52-01 Krome Avenue Signing Improvements Scope of Work: The project consist of installing speed feedback signs, mortality signs, flashing beacons in advance of signalized intersections and reflectorized backplates at signalized intersections. Status: The Department has executed the contract on 9/29/14. Construction should be completed by 1/15. Active Projects under Design to be Constructed Soon: FM: 249614-3 Krome Ave. from Kendall Dr. to 1 mile North of SW 8 Street/Tamiami Trail Scope of Work: The project consists of the total roadway reconstruction of Krome Avenue from Kendall Drive to 1 mile north of SW 8th Street to provide four lanes of traffic with a 40 foot median. The proposed roadway alignment will be shifted to the west in order to preserve a 100 feet of right of way for a potential future South Florida Water Management District Canal along the east side. This shift avoids any impacts to any parcel of land owned by the Miccosukee Tribe. Based on a request from Miami Dade County, a shared use path has been added from SW 88th Street to SW 8th Street. In addition, the project includes new stormwater drainage, guardrail in the median, interim delineators along the centerline of roadway, no passing zone signs, new traffic signalization at Kendall Drive and SW 8th Streetand street lighting along project limits. The existing bridge along Krome Ave. just north of Tamiami Trail/ SW 8th Street is being widened as part of this project. This project also includes some roadway widening and resurfacing on Tamiami Trail for approximately ½ mile west of Krome Avenue. Status: The project is currently at the 95% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 12/03/2014. Construction is scheduled to begin in 3/15. FM: 249614-7 Krome Ave. from SW 136 St.to Kendall Dr. Scope of Work: The project consists of the total roadway reconstruction of Krome Avenue from SW 136 Street to Kendall Drive to provide four lanes of traffic with a 40 foot median. The new roadway and shoulders will be constructed with concrete pavement and the outside shoulders will be marked as bike lanes as part of this project. Based on a request from Miami Dade County, a shared use path has been added from SW 136 Street to the C-1W Canal. In addition, the project includes new stormwater drainage, guardrail in the median, interim delineators along the centerline of roadway, no passing zone signs,new traffic signalization at SW 136th Street andstreet lighting along the project limits. The existing bridge crossing the C-1W Canal will be replaced with a new, wider structure. Status: The project is currently at the 60% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 3/30/2016. Construction is scheduled to begin in 5/16. FM: 249615-2,-6,-7,-8, and -5 Krome Ave.from 1 mile North of SW 8 Street/Tamiami Trail to Okeechobee Road Scope of Work: These 5 projects consist of the total roadway reconstruction of Krome Avenue from 1 mile North of SW 8 Street/Tamiami Trail to Okeechobee Road to provide four lanes of traffic with a 40 foot median. The proposed roadway alignment will be shifted to the west. The existing bridge along Krome Avenue at the Miami Canal just south of Okeechobee Road will be replaced with two new bridges. In addition, the project includes new stormwater drainage, guardrail in the median, interim delineators along the centerline of roadway, no passing zone signs, and street lighting along the project limits. Status: FM 249615-2, -6 is currently at the 90% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 5/20/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 7/15. FM 249615-7 is currently at the 90% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 4/29/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 6/15. FM 249615-8 is currently at the 90% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 2/25/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 4/15. FM 249615-5 is currently at the 90% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 12/02/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 3/16. Interim Projects under Design to be Constructed Soon: FM: 434930-1,-2,-3,-4,-5, and -6 Krome Ave.from SW 288 St. to SW 136 St. Scope of Work: These six projects consist of milling and resurfacing the asphalt pavement along Krome Avenue at various locations between SW 288thStreet and SW 136th Street. In addition, the projects include new signalize intersection lighting, installation of audible/vibratory pavement markings, new speed limit pavement messages, larger speed limit signs, new warning signs and interim delineators. Status: FM 434930-1,-2,-3,-4, and -5 are currently at the 90% design phase and letting is scheduled for 03/26/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 5/15. FM 434930-6, located between SW 256th Streetand SW 216th Street, is currently at the 90% design phase and letting is scheduled for 3/31/16. Construction is scheduled to begin in5/16. FM: 435842-1 Krome Avenue various locations south of Kendall Drive. Scope of Work: The project consists of installing new signalize intersection lighting, installation of audible/vibratory pavement markings, new speed limit pavement messages, larger speed limit signs, new warning signs and interim delineators. Status: The project is currently at the 90% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 2/26/2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in 4/15. Projects to be Constructed in FY 2018 & 2019 FM: 427369-1,-2, and -3 Krome Ave. from SW 296th Street to SW 136th Street Scope of Work: These 3 projects consist of the total roadway reconstruction of Krome Avenue from SW 296th Street to SW 136th Street to provide four lanes of traffic with a 40 foot median. In addition, the project includes new stormwaterdrainage, guardrail in the median, interim delineators along the centerline of roadway, no passing zone signs, new traffic signalization andstreet lighting along the project limits. Status: FM 427369-1 is scheduled to begin design in 1/15 and letting is scheduled for 4/2019. This project includes a Right of Way phase for the acquisition of 88 parcels. Construction is scheduled to begin in 7/19. FM 427369-2 is scheduled to begin design in 1/15 and letting is scheduled for 6/2018. This project includes a Right of Way phase for the acquisition of 40 parcels. Construction is scheduled to begin in 9/18. FM 427369-3 is currently at the 15% design phase and the letting is scheduled for 5/23/2018. This project includes a Right of Way phase for the acquisition of 30 parcels. Construction is scheduled to begin in 8/18. Projects Under Development and Environmental Study: FM: 405575-2, Krome Ave. from US-1 to SW 296th Street Scope of Study: The purpose of the Project Development and Environmental study is to evaluate the feasibility and impacts of a potential project to re-direct commercial trucking traffic away from Krome Avenue and the Homestead Historic Downtown District by providing a truck by-pass facility. The major proposed improvements for a viable truck by-pass involve modifications to Campbell Drive (county road) and Krome Avenue (state road). Status: The study should be completed by December 2014. Ananth Ananth Prasad, PE | Secretary
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:58:06 +0000
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