Miami residents faced significant traffic disruptions yesterday and can expect the same today as the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department carries out manhole repairs at the intersection of Northwest 7th Street and Northwest 12th Avenue. The city issued an alert advising motorists that the work would require lane reductions and detours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days, as per NBC Miami.
With crews scheduled to be on site for extended hours, traffic on Northwest 7th Street will be limited to one eastbound and one westbound lane between Northwest 13th Avenue and Northwest 11th Avenue. In their assurance to residents to mitigate the disruption, the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department has yet to comment on anticipated delays. Traffic on Northwest 12th Avenue will be funneled into one northbound and one southbound lane between Northwest 6th Street and Northwest 8th Street, an area drivers are advised to avoid if possible, according to information shared by a Miami PD post.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Please avoid the area of NW 12th Avenue and 7th Street as @MiamiDadeWater crews carry out a previously scheduled manhole repair today and tomorrow. Use alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience. KD pic.twitter.com/RxdRIqCFM6
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) September 18, 2025
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department declared the repair to be an emergency. However, details on what prompted this urgent need for repair at this specific manhole have not been disclosed. Additionally, FDOT has made resources available for those needing to file a claim should any damage occur on a state road, with details accessible through a link provided by NBC Miami.
Drivers looking for alternative routes to circumvent the construction site have been left to their own devices scrambling for navigation options as the city has yet to provide specific detour routes. It is crucial for commuters to plan ahead and seek alternate avenues of travel. To stay informed on the latest traffic updates related to this repair work, residents are encouraged to follow both @miamidadewater and @MiamiPD on social media for real-time information.
