Homestead Begins Krome Avenue Water and Sewer Upgrade
Construction operations are underway on Homestead’s Krome and Flagler Water and Sewer Upgrades Project, bringing a long-term work zone and immediate travel changes to Krome Avenue.
The city identified the project corridor as Krome Avenue from SW 328th Street/Lucy Street to the Miami-Dade County Busway. Construction operations were scheduled to begin Monday, July 27, 2026, and the city says the work is expected to continue through 2027.
For people using the corridor, the project means fewer available travel and parking options during construction. The initial traffic plan maintains one lane in each direction. The city also warns motorists to expect delays around active work zones.
What is changing on Krome Avenue
Existing bike lanes will be closed while construction is underway. Cyclists will instead use shared-lane markings, changing how bicycle traffic is directed through the work area.
On-street parking will also be temporarily removed along the affected portion of the corridor. That change affects people who currently rely on curbside parking near the work zone, while the lane arrangement affects drivers moving through Krome Avenue.
The city’s announcement does not quantify the delays motorists should expect. It also does not provide traffic data showing how conditions will vary during different construction activities. The practical guidance available now is to anticipate delays near active work and allow additional travel time.
Why the city is doing the work
The project is intended to modernize Homestead’s water and sewer system. The city describes the broader goals as increasing system capacity, improving reliability and preparing the community for future growth.
That makes the project both a utility investment and a transportation disruption. The work is taking place on a defined section of a major Homestead avenue, so the effects are visible immediately to drivers, cyclists and people who park along the corridor. The intended infrastructure benefits, however, are tied to the completed water and wastewater upgrades rather than to the temporary traffic arrangement.
The approved project information does not state the total cost, identify the contractor or quantify how much additional capacity the finished work will provide. It also does not give a detailed sequence for later construction phases.
Public outreach came before construction
The construction phase followed an earlier public-outreach step. The City of Homestead announced community meetings about the Krome and Flagler infrastructure improvements on April 21, 2026, before construction operations were scheduled to start.
That timeline establishes that the project had been publicly presented before work began, but the available announcements do not describe every meeting outcome or provide a full phase-by-phase construction schedule.
What happens next
Construction is expected to continue through 2027. During the initial phase, the city’s stated operating conditions remain one traffic lane in each direction, closed existing bike lanes with shared-lane markings for cyclists, and temporary removal of on-street parking.
The city has not said in the approved project information that every part of the upgrade began simultaneously. It also has not published a quantified delay estimate, a total project cost or a projected capacity gain in the material reviewed for this report.
For Homestead residents and other corridor users, the next known milestone is continued construction through 2027 as the city works toward updated water and sewer infrastructure. Until the project advances, Krome Avenue users should expect an active work zone and the traffic, bicycle-access and parking restrictions identified by the city.
Sources
- Krome and Flagler Infrastructure Improvements, City of Homestead
- City of Homestead to Host Community Meetings on Krome & Flagler Infrastructure Improvements, City of Homestead
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