Road Closures and Detours: Where Miami Beach's Flood-Fighting Construction Projects Stand Now

If you've navigated detours or spotted construction crews around Miami Beach lately, here's what's happening beneath the orange cones.

The city is in the midst of several major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping streets dry during king tides, heavy rainstorms, and the gradual creep of sea level rise. These aren't quick fixes—crews are raising entire roadways, installing high-capacity drainage systems, and building new pump stations across multiple neighborhoods.

South of Fifth: First Street & South Pointe

Residents in SoFi know this one well. First Street is being completely rebuilt at a higher elevation, with new storm drainage lines and a pump station going in. The work extends to portions of Alton Road and Washington Avenue, targeting the chronic flooding that has plagued this neighborhood for years.

Indian Creek Drive (25th to 41st Street)

This stretch is getting a full makeover: a new stormwater pump station, raised roadway, fresh lighting, and updated signage. If you use this corridor, expect continued lane shifts as crews work through the project.

West Avenue Neighborhoods

Both the north and south sections of West Avenue are seeing major utility and resiliency work. A new pump station will help combat the "sunny-day flooding" residents experience even when skies are clear. Roads and sidewalks are being elevated, and aging water infrastructure is being replaced.

Palm & Hibiscus Islands

These island communities are under full construction with new drainage systems, pump stations, and rebuilt roads at higher elevations.

Collins Avenue (26th to 44th Street)

FDOT is handling this one, with drainage improvements, repaving, new striping, and pedestrian safety upgrades along SR A1A.

These projects are central to Miami Beach's long-term strategy to protect homes, businesses, and property values from rising waters.

For real-time updates on closures and project timelines, visit the City of Miami Beach Active Projects page or FDOT's Miami-Dade projects site.