Media Advisory: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Present $6 Million in Federal Funding to Reduce I-75 Traffic Congestion in Miami-Dade

March 31, 2026 Press Release MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. The event will celebrate the $6 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Diaz-Balart for the Florida Department of Transportation for the planning and design to alleviate traffic congestion on and off I-75 around NW 170 th Street and NW 154 th Street. This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 , which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation Local officials WHEN: Wednesday, April 01, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Intersection of NW 89th Ave & NW 170th St All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process