New Traffic Signals and Intersection Improvements in Doral

Properly positioned and installed traffic signals, as well as improved intersections, are beneficial in managing the flow of traffic and increasing safety on our roads.

Throughout the City of Doral, several new traffic signals and intersection improvement projects are in the works under the oversight of both Miami-Dade County and the City of Doral’s Public Works Department. In an effort to inform our residents regarding the purpose, progress, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans that are part of these projects, our office is forwarding you the following informational bulletin regarding their location, maintaining agency, project schedule, and the policies that are in place to minimize the anticipated impact that their construction will have on adjacent residential communities and/or business districts.

1.New Traffic Signal

NW 114 Avenue and NW 82 Street
Maintaining Agency:City of Doral
Schedule:Miami-Dade County approved the traffic signal warrant analysis submitted by the City. The architectural and engineering design of this traffic signal is anticipated to begin during July of 2018. Construction is anticipated to start during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
 
2.Two (2) New Traffic Signals
NW 74 Street at NW 102 Ave. and at NW 97 Ave.
Maintaining Agency:Miami-Dade County (JPA with Miami-Dade County)
Schedule:The architectural and engineering design of these traffic signals is ongoing. The current plans are at 60% of completion. Project Bid and Award is anticipated for the fourth (4th) quarter of 2018 with construction commencement being first (1st) quarter of 2019.
 
3. New Traffic Signal
NW 58 Street and NW 99 Avenue
Maintaining Agency:Miami-Dade County
Schedule:The architectural and engineering design of this traffic signal is almost complete. The project is only pending the approval of the final plan.  The construction of the traffic signal is expected to begin during September 2018.
 
4. Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements to remove split phase
NW 41 Street at NW 107 Avenue
Maintaining Agency:Miami-Dade County
Schedule:The architectural and engineering design of this project is complete. The project is only pending the approval of all permits and the relocation of some trees to begin construction, which is expected to commence during July 2018.
 
5. New Traffic Signal
NW 104 Avenue and NW 33 Street
Maintaining Agency: Miami-Dade County
Schedule:The traffic signal project was completed in April 2018 and is now operating regularly.

6. Traffic Signal Improvements
NW 87 Avenue and NW 17 Street
Maintaining Agency: Miami-Dade County with work being performed by City of Doral.
Schedule:The architectural and engineering design of this project is complete. Miami-Dade County is currently reviewing the signalization plans submitted by the City of Doral. The construction of the project is expected to commence during summer of 2018.

City of Doral Policies to Minimize the Anticipated Impacts
of the Construction of New Traffic Signals and Intersection Improvements

Carrying out the new traffic signals and intersection improvement projects detailed above will impact traffic in the areas adjacent to these intersections. However, the City of Doral’s Public Works Department has already developed specific policies to mitigate and minimize these disruptions for residents and businesses located in the areas adjacent to these intersections. These are as follows:

Construction work will only be allowed during off-peak hours and/or night time using the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans that have been approved for the project. 

The City will be coordinating with the contractor for the distribution of notices to area residents and businesses prior to the start of construction. 

The project team will also coordinate street closures and detours with those Doral businesses that are adjacent to the intersection. 

Message boards will be placed in anticipation of the start of construction. 

The City’s Public Affairs Department will be providing information and notices about the projects on the City’s website, Social Media, and through e-mail blasts.

The City of Doral would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience while these projects are under construction. New traffic signals and improved intersections will not only help to increase connectivity and enhance safety, but they will also minimize both travel times and vehicular collisions. As such, these improvements will also serve to continue to enrich quality of life for our entire community!

Source: Office of Councilwoman Christi Fraga