The Florida Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Town of Miami Lakes Permit # WKC2017-3058, installed two Arterial Dynamic Message Signs (ADMS) on NW 154th Street/Miami Lakes Drive near the vicinity of the SR 826/Palmetto Expressway. The purpose of the ADMS system is to provide motorists with real-time traffic condition information on the Palmetto and I-75 Expressways.
At the request of the Town, the Department agreed to modify and paint of the ADMS signs, so that they are more aesthetically pleasing and align with the Town's beautification efforts. Under the Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement, the Town will be responsible for the maintenance of the painting system on the ADMS structure and the Department will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining the ADMS structural elements and their associated communication components.
Per the Department's Maintenance standards, the painting system on the ADMS structure will be inspected every two years. The FDOT advised, typically the painting system on the ADMS structure lasts about 6 years before it requires maintenance. At the sixth year (the third inspection), the Department would then recommend the Town to perform spot treatments as needed, which averages about $500 for spot treatments. Lastly, they advised the structures require full re-painting about every 12-15 years, which cost about $15,000 for both structures.