Miami-Dade County is gearing up for significant traffic disruptions as a series of full ramp closures on northbound Interstate 95 commence this evening for the installation of overhead beams, an integral part of the I-95, I-395, and Dolphin Expressway project. According to Local 10 News, these closures are necessitated by the beam installation activities and will affect various highways and connecting ramps.
Beginning today and continuing into tomorrow, all northbound lanes of I-95 will be shut down at Northwest Eighth Street from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., creating the need for detours which include using the eastbound I-395 ramp and exiting at NE 2 Avenue/Biscayne Boulevard, before diverting to NE 11 Street, and subsequently NE 1 Avenue to re-enter northbound I-95. Similarly, the northbound I-95 ramp to westbound SR 836 will also close during the same hours, with suggested detours being to enter eastbound I-395, exit at NE 2 Avenue and follow a similar right-turn-heavy route to proceed onto westbound SR 836.
In addition to the I-95 disruptions, full closure will take place on the Northwest Eighth Street ramp to northbound I-95 today from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., and again tomorrow between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. For drivers affected by this closure, a route traveling east on NW 8 Street and then turning left on NE 1 Avenue to access the westbound I-395 ramp, which leads back to northbound I-95, has been advised. Notably, Northwest 14th Street will experience shutdowns from Third Avenue to Seventh Avenue today, tomorrow, Friday, and the following Tuesday, with operational times set between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., necessitating additional detours for both westbound and eastbound traffic.
The City of Miami's Instagram post alerted residents and commuters of the start of these closures, marking it as a significant traffic alert and emphasizing the safety reasons behind these extensive infrastructure developments which begin this evening; officials from the Florida Department of Transportation and local law enforcement are likely to enforce these detours and manage the redirected traffic flow. Complete details of the detours and closures are provided in the articles for drivers' preparation and planning.
Residents and regular commuters through these areas are encouraged to review closure details and detour maps to avoid delays and disruptions, as these closures mark a critical push forward in the broader transportation infrastructure project that seeks to improve the overall flow and safety of Miami's bustling roadways. For real-time updates and additional information regarding the ongoing project and any further traffic advisories, individuals should stay tuned to both the FDOT and city communication channels.
