Miami Signature Bridge Project
FODS deployed on $840 Million Miami Signature Bridge Project
The thriving coastal hub of business, travel, and the Arts has been on a steady growth trend. Today, Miami’s Metro Area is home to over 6 million residents with over 380,000 annual travelers passing through the Miami International Airport. This growth has spurred a major highway development which will serve the growing population while featuring architecture which highlights Miami’s identity.
I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project
The major partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will introduce a double decked bridge over the Miami River and iconic arched bridge over Biscayne Boulevard. The I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project will reach from State Road (SR) 836 at NW 17 and continue through the Midtown Interchange to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge. A total of five miles of renovations are planned throughout $840 million project which is expected to be completed in summer of 2026.
The planned renovations will enhance I-395, I-95 and SR 836 to increase driving safety and capacity. Pedestrian access to Overtown, Downtown Miami, Omni, and Edgewater will also be improved through a continuous trail from NW 3 Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard which will include improved crosswalks, new bike lanes, and provide access to community activity areas.
Over the Miami River the double-decked bridge begin at NW 17 Avenue and reach the east of the I-95 interchange. The upper deck will provide direct access from SR 836 to the eastbound MacArthur Causeway bypassing local traffic, while the lower deck will remain to allow drivers to exit onto local roads and access the I-95. This collector distributor system will reduce weaving and improves traffic flow for local traffic entering the highways. Concrete on a 1.6 mile stretch of I-95 will be replaced on both north and southbound lanes while adding an auxiliary lane to receive traffic from SR 836.
Signature Bridge - The Fountain
I-395 will expand to a total of three lanes in each direction and include additional ramps to and from I-95. Under I-395, NW 2 Avenue will be reconnected to provide access to residents. Along the I-395 from the Midtown Interchange to the MacArthur Causeway the new feature designed by Donald Macdonald Architects will stand over the city. A 1,025 ft signature bridge, called The Fountain, will span over NE 2 Avenue and SR5/Biscayne Boulevard introducing the six arches to Downtown Miami. The design is inspired by the city's connection with water and symbolizes Miami's place as a hub for the Arts, travel and civic life.
Archer Western & de Moya Group JoinT Venture
The contract was awarded to a Joint Venture between Archer Western and the de Moya Group which have been working along with engineering firm HDR to complete construction safely and with minimal impact to traffic and to the environment. Both partners in the Joint Venture have experience building complex highways and bridges using environmentally responsible techniques and best practices. During construction, Vehicle Tracking Controls have been implemented to reduce sediment tracked onto roadways to prevent runoff from entering the Miami River which flows to Biscayne Bay.
The FODS Soil Tracking Prevention Device
The FODS Soil Tracking Prevention Device, also called Trackout Control Mats, have been deployed throughout the project at construction entrances to minimize sediment. As a portable device, the FODS Trackout Control System can be relocated as needed during each stage of construction. Compared to using traditional aggregate based tracking pads, the FODS system is highly effective and versatile on phased construction.
FODS Highway Construction
Thanks to the portable, reusable nature of the FODS system, this modern BMP is a favorite Trackout Control BMP for highway construction projects. Across the country, contractors are using FODS Trackout Control Mats to reduce sediment tracking on linear highway construction where entrances can be relocated during each phase of work. The rockless system requires fewer transportation vehicles during installation, removal and maintenance which helps to reduce congestion from delivery vehicles throughout the project. FODS is the safe construction entrance solution as the rockless system can reducing the risk of crushed rocks becoming lodged between dual tire vehicles or being tracked onto active traffic lanes. With proven effectiveness, utility, and safety, the FODS Trackout Control System is a leading Best Management Practice for highway construction.
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ABOUT FODS, LLC.
Based in Centennial Colorado, FODS Trackout Control System replace ineffective and costly traditional rock stabilized construction entrances, saving you time and money. Our proprietary mat design works to effectively remove debris from your vehicle tires without damaging the tire or the ground’s surface. We provide the only durable, reusable, and environmentally friendly trackout control system currently available on the market. FODS Reusable Construction Entrances are 100% Made In the USA and 100% recyclable.
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