The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour on February 14 at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site. The Signature Bridge, part of the larger Connecting Miami I-395/SR-836/I-95 Design-Build Project, serves as a transformative project for the city and its residents.
The Roadshow stop included remarks from FDOT Region Six Secretary Stacy Miller and executives from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). They were joined by representatives from local elected officials, as well as the engineers and public works professionals who are making the project possible.
ACEC Vice Chair Peter Moore highlighted the economic impact of the bridge. “The Signature Bridge will catalyze economic development by opening new pathways for commerce and opportunity,” said Moore who also serves as president and CEO of engineering firm Chen Moore and Associates. “That’s what engineering does. It’s not just constructing bridges, roads, and tunnels. It’s laying the groundwork for a thriving economy.”
“Just imagine over 33 acres of palm trees and green space to enjoy, splash pads, an amphitheater, a dog park, and play areas where kids can be kids in a safe environment,” said APWA Region IV Director Robert Garland, PE, PWLF. “Hopefully, the construction of this bridge, the arrival of brand new open space, and the reconnection of Miami communities in a creative, safer manner, will spark imagination and help us grow this new workforce.”
“As the nation prioritizes economic growth, the systems that facilitate that growth must be equipped to move a growing number of vehicles and traffic patterns,” said Nick Karpathy, chair, Government Relations Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Florida Section. “This convergence of major roadways along I-395 is vital for the movement of goods and services, and will alleviate bottlenecks at our ports so that trade can flow more freely.”
