February 14, 2025, MIAMI – The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour today 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.
Engineers and public works professionals affiliated with the project pose at the construction site during the Roadshow stop.
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’ offices, as well as the engineers and public works professionals who are making the project possible.
The groups highlighted the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project during the nationwide tour that aims to showcase the impactful, innovative work of engineers and public works professionals while encouraging the next generation of students to pursue a career in engineering.
The I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project will transform the area with safety improvements and 33 acres of community space.
“The Signature Bridge will catalyze economic development by opening new pathways for commerce and opportunity,” said ACEC Vice Chair Peter 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.”
FDOT District Six Secretary Stacy Miller discussed the safety improvements that come with the project. “At FDOT our communities are the heart of everything we do, and safety is our guiding principle.” Increasing road capacity, separating through traffic and local traffic to reduce weaving, and adding a pedestrian overpass are just some of the steps being taken on this project to make this area safer for drivers and pedestrians.
The Signature Bridge project includes the double-decking of SR 836, the total reconstruction of I-395, including an iconic signature bridge, and the opening of 33 acres of vibrant community spaces being designed in collaboration with the City of Miami.
This project and its many benefits to the community stands as an example of excellence in engineering and public works. The project is a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Greater Miami Expressway Agency (GMX). Engineering firm HDR is the design firm for the soon-to-be iconic bridge.
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About the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced the roadshow’s creation Aug. 1, 2022. Learn more at www.infrastructureroadshow.org.