Construction Crews Poured Concrete for SR 836 Roadway
Work on the $866 million Miami infrastructure project continues with recent concrete pours and wall construction.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Construction
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Construction crews have completed a massive concrete pour for the SR 836 roadway in Miami as part of an $866 million infrastructure project. The work also included building an MSE wall to support the ongoing efforts to improve local traffic flow and capacity.
Why it matters
The project aims to enhance safety and traffic flow throughout the busy I-395, SR 836, and I-95 corridors. These upgrades are designed to increase capacity and improve overall access in the Miami area.
Crews utilized 590 cubic yards of concrete, weighing approximately 2.4 million pounds, for the recent SR 836 pour. To date, the project has incorporated 138 million pounds of concrete across the worksite.
The players
Florida Department of Transportation
This state agency oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of the transportation infrastructure throughout Florida.
Greater Miami Expressway Agency
This regional authority is responsible for managing and improving the expressway system within the Miami-Dade area.
Archer Western-de Moya Group Joint Venture
This consortium is the primary construction entity contracted to execute the highway expansion and improvement project.
The details
The project, involving the Florida Department of Transportation and the Archer Western-de Moya Group Joint Venture, utilizes concrete panels and reinforcing straps for MSE wall construction. Recent progress includes new concrete pavement from NE 17th to NW 29th streets and along northbound I-95 from NW Eighth to NW 17th streets.
Timeline
Nightly closures of I-95 ramps to westbound SR 836 occurred from October 14 to October 16, 2026.
The entire infrastructure project is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
Market Landscape
This activity follows the established development trajectory of the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Signature Bridge project. The latest progress marks a significant step forward in the multi-year construction schedule of this major regional infrastructure hub.
Local drivers should be aware of continued traffic pattern changes, including the nightly closure of I-95 ramps to westbound SR 836. These ongoing construction efforts are necessary for long-term improvements to regional traffic capacity and corridor safety.
The takeaway
Large-scale infrastructure projects require years of complex coordination and heavy material usage to reach completion. Residents can prepare for long-term construction by staying informed on scheduled nightly ramp closures and local detour routes.
What happens next
The project is expected to reach its final completion milestone in late 2029.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing infrastructure efforts in the area, visit the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Today.
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