5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and Baywalk Connection
Summary
Engineers say the planned 5th Street bridge can't be built because of unmarked FPL high-voltage lines below. The committee will weigh replacing it with an over-water baywalk link.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's and developer's financial obligations under the 2019 Development Agreement would transfer to an over-water alternative if pursued.
Pedestrians who'd get a safer baywalk connection across 5th Street.
The development team facing potential strict enforcement or cost obligations.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee - Nov 9, 2026
Engineers say the planned 5th Street bridge can't be built because of unmarked FPL high-voltage lines below. The committee will weigh replacing it with an over-water baywalk link.
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee - Oct 21, 2026
The committee is reviewing whether to replace the planned 5th Street pedestrian bridge with an over-water baywalk connection linking the areas north and south of 5th Street. This project impacts South Beach pedestrian connectivity and capital improvement priorities.
Hedge-funder’s ire focused on Crescent Heights, Terra’s stalled Miami Beach pedestrian bridge
Hedge-funder’s ire focused on Crescent Heights, Terra’s stalled Miami Beach pedestrian bridge The Real Deal
Miami Beach probes stalled pedestrian bridge agreed to by Terra, GFO
Miami Beach probes stalled pedestrian bridge agreed to by Terra, GFO The Real Deal
Commission Meeting - Sep 10, 2026
The city commission voted to pursue an independent engineering assessment regarding the feasibility of the 5th Street pedestrian bridge tied to the Five Park development agreement.
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee - Jun 17, 2026
The city is rethinking the long-delayed pedestrian bridge over the MacArthur Causeway due to major power line conflicts and safety concerns, looking instead at an over-the-water baywalk connection.
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Commit - Feb 19, 2026
Construction on the 5th Street pedestrian bridge has been stalled for months after drilling crews repeatedly hit incorrectly marked high-voltage FPL lines. Officials are pushing to hold FPL accountable and examining project timelines and feasibility.
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