Doral begins stormwater infrastructure upgrades to reduce flood damage, starting with trench along 29th Street

Doral is taking major steps to reduce floodwater damage in the city.

The city is digging a trench along 79th Avenue as one of five different projects that will upgrade infrastructure in Doral.

Whether it's a video of flooding from last June or a video of a backed-up backroad in November 2023, Doral city officials have documented the flooding impact along 79th Avenue.

Bobby Krell told CBS News Miami it can be hard to navigate.

"Water stands there for weeks, mainly to the east of us and a little to the north," Krell said.

Krell owns Langer Krell Marine Electronics, which is right at the corner of 79th Avenue and 29th Street. His business is next to the new trench being installed by the city to handle floodwater. He is hoping the trench makes rainy conditions more drivable.

"It was a ti