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Miami -Dade residents create petition for county to allocate funding towards road resurfacing
By Steve Maugeri at CBS4 Miami
· June 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Residents in Miami-Dade's Redland area are mobilizing to compel county officials to allocate dedicated annual funding for road resurfacing and maintenance, citing dangerous and deep potholes that frequently damage vehicles. The effort centers around a Change.org petition that is nearing its signatur
Key takeaway Michael Wanek, a Redland resident, pointed to a specific pothole on Southwest 168th Street, which he estimates is "about 4-5 inches deep" and large enough for him to stand in.
Why this matters in The Miami
The push for dedicated funding for road resurfacing in Miami-Dade County resonates beyond the Redland area, where the petition originated. Residents in other neighborhoods, such as Doral, are also feeling the effects of poorly maintained roads, with potholes causing damage to vehicles and disrupting daily commutes. As the county continues to grow and attract new residents, the need for reliable and safe infrastructure becomes increasingly pressing. The fact that County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins is seeking additional funding for road repair in the next budget suggests that there is recognition of the issue's severity. However, with the rainy season looming and the potential for flooding and further road damage, it remains to be seen whether the county's efforts will be enough to address the problem. The outcome of the petition and the county's upcoming budget decisions will be closely watched by residents across Miami-Dade County.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Residents in Miami-Dade's Redland area are mobilizing to compel county officials to allocate dedicated annual funding for road resurfacing and maintenance, citing dangerous and deep potholes that frequently damage vehicles. The effort centers around a Change.org petition that is nearing its signatur
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