After years of backups and soggy curbs along the bayfront, the City of Miami has officially broken ground on a new traffic circle and streetscape overhaul for North Bayshore Drive, a compact project the city hopes will finally tame congestion and recurring drainage headaches on the corridor.
The work will reconstruct the roadway and add new sidewalks, ADA-accessible ramps, landscaping, lighting, and a circular intersection island designed to slow drivers down. Construction is slated to start in March and run through November.
Groundbreaking Ceremony | North Bayshore Traffic Circle Project 🚧
— City of Miami (@cityofmiami) March 2, 2026
The city announced the groundbreaking on X, posting photos from the ceremony alongside the simple caption, “Groundbreaking Ceremony | North Bayshore Traffic Circle Project.” The post tagged the work as Project 40-B203614 and thanked nearby residents in advance for their patience while crews get ready to move in.
Project Scope and Timeline
According to the City of Miami, Project 40-B203614 carries an estimated price tag of $2,105,849 and covers North Bayshore Drive from NE 15th Street to NE 17th Terrace…