The Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT) project includes twin tunnels connecting S.R. A1A/MacArthur Causeway and the Port of Miami, as well as Watson Island surface road work, widening the MacArthur Causeway Bridge, and the rebuilding of the bridge and roadways on Dodge Island.
The limits of the project are from I-395 at the western end of the MacArthur Causeway Bridge to the port roadway system prior to the security gates on Dodge Island.
The project is being built through a public-private partnership (PPP or P3) that includes the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of the POMT. It is a 35-year concession agreement, which includes 55 months for design and construction. The firm selected also is responsible for operating and maintaining the tunnel once construction is complete.
A PPP is a contractual agreement between a public agency, in this case FDOT, and a private sector organization with the qualifications to carry out the specific duties.
A concession agreement is the contract entered into by FDOT and the organization selected in a competitive bidding process to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the POMT project over a defined term.
MAT Concessionaire, LLC (MAT) is under contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the 35-year concession. MAT has hired Bouygues Civil Works Florida as the design-build contractor and VMS/Transfield as the operations and maintenance operator.
Various choices were considered during the early stages of the project, including several different road layouts, a high-level bridge over the Main Channel, and not building anything. All were found to be less effective than the tunnel. Based on the engineering and environmental criteria, the tunnel best improves safety conditions, reduces traffic congestion, creates no significant long- or short-term environmental impacts and has no long-term effects on marine navigation.
Community involvement was encouraged throughout the early planning and conceptual design phases. FDOT is committed to continuing this community outreach during the construction phase. Many meetings have already taken place before the start of construction with businesses, residents, governmental organizations and other groups that will be affected by the project. The community is encouraged to see project details elsewhere on this website. Questions regarding the Port of Miami Tunnel project may be directed to:
Liz Fernandez
Public Information Specialist
Port of Miami Tunnel Construction Project Office
975 North America Way
Miami, Florida 33132
Direct Line / Mobile: 305.219.9039
Email: lfernandez@c3ts.com
