Homestead Begins Major Infrastructure Improvements Along Krome Avenue
The City of Homestead will begin construction operations Monday, July 27, 2026, on a major water, sewer and transit accessibility improvement project along Krome Avenue and Flagler Avenue. The investment is designed to modernize essential infrastructure, improve service reliability and prepare the city for continued growth.
The first phase will begin with the mobilization of crews and equipment along Krome Avenue, from SW 328th Street, also known as Lucy Street, to the Miami-Dade County Busway. Work will include replacing aging and undersized water and sewer mains to increase system capacity and reduce the risk of future service disruptions.
As construction begins, crews will install traffic-control devices and establish a temporary traffic pattern throughout the project area. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction on Krome Avenue.
Existing bicycle lanes will be temporarily closed, requiring cyclists to share the road with vehicles by following newly installed shared-lane markings. On-street parking will also be temporarily removed, and motorists should expect delays in and around active work zones. The Lucy Trolley may experience temporary delays because of construction activity.
City officials are encouraging motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, drive cautiously and follow all posted signs and traffic-control devices. Construction crews will follow applicable safety protocols while working to maintain access to nearby homes and businesses.
The project will be completed in three phases. After work is finished between Lucy Street and the Busway, construction will move to Flagler Avenue, from Krome Avenue to Campbell Drive. The final phase will cover Krome Avenue from the Busway to North Fifth Street.
In addition to water and sewer upgrades, the project will include drainage improvements, sidewalk reconstruction, enhanced lighting, updated signs and pavement markings, signalization improvements, landscaping and new bus shelters.
The construction is expected to have a particular impact on businesses located within the Community Redevelopment Agency area and residents of Pioneer Village. The City has committed to continuing public outreach, hosting additional community meetings and sharing updates as work progresses.
The project is located in District 4, represented by Vice Mayor Jenifer N. Bailey. Although temporary traffic disruptions and construction-related inconveniences are expected, City officials emphasized that the long-term improvements will strengthen critical infrastructure, improve roadway safety and create better mobility for residents, businesses and public transit users.
For additional information, community members may contact CIP-pw@homesteadfl.gov.
