Coral Gables road closures: U.S. 1 at Douglas Road, LeJeune

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. Sources: the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Coral Gables project list, its lane closure list and the City of Coral Gables Public Works Department and city news.

Road work in Coral Gables comes from two owners. FDOT District Six runs the state roads through the city, such as U.S. Highway 1 (South Dixie Highway), Bird Road (State Road 976) and LeJeune Road (State Road 953). The city’s Public Works Department runs the city streets, including Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Alhambra Circle and the residential streets.

Who to call

• City streets, closures, potholes: Coral Gables Public Works, 305-460-5000, PWDepartment@coralgables.com
• State roads: FDOT District Six, project pages and contacts
• Live traffic: FL511, or dial 511
• FDOT projects on U.S. 1, Bird and LeJeune: Cristina Rodriguez, community outreach, 786-562-1868, Cristina.Rodriguez@dot.state.fl.us
• Weekly state lane closures: FDOT District Six lane closures and SouthFLRoads.com

This week: U.S. 1 at Douglas Road

FDOT is rebuilding the intersection of U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) and Douglas Road (SW 37th Avenue) on the city’s eastern edge. Work began July 13, 2026.

The work adds two protected left-turn lanes, lengthens the northbound U.S. 1 left-turn lane, upgrades signals, signs and markings, rebuilds sidewalks and curb ramps, repaves the road and rebuilds the traffic island for drainage, according to the FDOT fact sheet. For the week of Oct. 19, FDOT lists sidewalk reconstruction, concrete foundations and underground signal and lighting work. FDOT says access to homes and businesses stays open and detours are signed.

State project: Bird Road and LeJeune Road

FDOT is rebuilding sidewalks, curbs and gutters; adding green pavement markings at trail crossings; installing a signalized midblock crosswalk on LeJeune Road; improving drainage; repaving and restriping; and replacing traffic and pedestrian signals. For the weeks of Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, crews were doing restoration, striping, underground wiring and signal work. FDOT’s project page, updated Oct. 15, says construction is in progress but lists no newer weekly schedule.

When lanes can close:

• Bird Road eastbound: 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. weeknights
• Bird Road westbound: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. weeknights
• LeJeune Road: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. any day; 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday to Thursday nights; 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights

FDOT says access to homes and businesses stays open and detours are signed.

Ponce de Leon Boulevard at Santillane Avenue

The city’s Public Works Department closed the intersection of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Santillane Avenue on Monday, Oct. 5, to build a new roundabout. The city said the closure would last about one week, with detours. As of Oct. 19, the city had not posted a reopening notice, so we could not confirm whether the intersection is open. Call Public Works at 305-460-5000 before you drive it.

Coming later: LeJeune Road north of Altara Avenue

FDOT is designing a project on LeJeune Road from SW 40th Street to SW 8th Street that includes widening the outside northbound lane between SW 9th and SW 8th streets for an extra through lane. FDOT lists the project start as March 2029, with completion estimated in early 2030.

Power lines going underground

FPL’s Storm Secure Underground Program is moving neighborhood power lines underground in phases, which means trenching and work zones on residential streets. As of the city’s March 17, 2026, update, 8.25% of the city was under construction for 2024 to 2026, another 4.1% was in design for construction in 2026 to 2027, and 2.25% was in public outreach for 2027 to 2028. FPL writes to owners in each area before work starts. The city’s phase map (PDF) shows where.

Other city projects

The city lists its capital projects, including the ongoing restoration of City Hall, on its construction projects page. Some entries there still show 2025 schedules, so call Public Works to confirm a project’s current status.

What this means for you

• Expect night lane closures at U.S. 1 and Douglas Road on weeknights, 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Call Public Works before driving Ponce de Leon Boulevard at Santillane Avenue.
• LeJeune Road and Bird Road can have daytime lane closures through the end of the year.
• Check FL511 before you drive U.S. 1, LeJeune or Bird.
• A crew trenching on your street is likely FPL’s undergrounding work; FPL should have sent a letter.

More: getting around Coral Gables and power outages.

Frequently asked questions

What is the construction on U.S. 1 at Douglas Road?

FDOT began a $998,958 project on July 13, 2026, at U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) and Douglas Road (SW 37th Avenue): two new protected left-turn lanes, a longer northbound left-turn lane, new signals, sidewalks, curb ramps and repaving. Lanes can close 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. weeknights. Completion is estimated for early 2027.

What is the construction on Bird Road and LeJeune Road?

FDOT began a $3.7 million project in January 2026 on Bird Road from east of Laguna Street to west of SW 38th Avenue and on LeJeune Road from South Dixie Highway to Altara Avenue: sidewalks, drainage, repaving, signals and a midblock crossing. Completion is estimated for winter 2026.

When are lanes closed on LeJeune Road?

FDOT may close lanes from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. any day, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday to Thursday nights, and 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.

Is Ponce de Leon Boulevard at Santillane Avenue still closed?

The city closed the intersection on Monday, Oct. 5, for about one week to build a roundabout. The city has not posted a reopening notice, so call Public Works at 305-460-5000 to confirm.

Where can I check traffic in Coral Gables?

Use FL511 at fl511.com or by dialing 511 for state roads, and FDOT District Six’s weekly lane closures at SouthFLRoads.com.