A brush fire near the Miccosukee area brought Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) to a standstill late Saturday, with thick smoke forcing officials to shut the road in both directions at SW 152 Avenue. Emergency crews moved in fast, firefighters worked the flames, and drivers were pushed onto detours while visibility along the highway dropped to unsafe levels. Authorities urged motorists to steer clear of the area until the smoke thins out and the scene is fully cleared.
Traffic Alert: Tamiami Trail (US-41) is currently shut down in both directions at SW 152 Avenue due to an ongoing fire in the area and heavy smoke conditions. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. For emergencies call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies call 305-476-5423.
— Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (@MDCSheriff) June 21, 2026
Officials issue traffic alert
The Miccosukee Police Department first flagged the closure, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office quickly amplified the warning, noting that the shutdown at SW 152 Avenue is "due to an ongoing fire" and "heavy smoke conditions." The alert urged drivers to pick alternate routes and reminded residents to call 9-1-1 for emergencies or the Sheriff's non-emergency line at 305-476-5423, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
This corridor has burned before
The Tamiami Trail corridor has had more than its share of fire scares in recent months. In late April, a wildfire dubbed the Highway 41 Fire burned thousands of acres in west Miami-Dade and briefly threatened structures along U.S. 41. That blaze was a pointed reminder of how quickly flames and drifting smoke can force shutdowns along the trail, as reported by NBC 6.
Safety guidance for drivers
The National Weather Service has advised residents to "exercise caution while driving if smoke reduces visibility," a warning NBC 6 relayed as crews kept an eye on shifting winds. If you drive into a pocket of heavy smoke, slow down, flip on your headlights, leave extra space between vehicles, and if visibility drops too low, pull off the roadway to a safe location until conditions improve. Do not stop in travel lanes, and follow the instructions of first responders working the scene.
Where to get updates
For the latest on closures and detours, check the Miccosukee Police Department and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office social media feeds; the Sheriff's repost of the traffic alert is available online. Officials have not given an estimated time for reopening U.S. 41 at SW 152 Avenue, so drivers should be ready for detours while firefighters continue to tackle the brush fire and lingering smoke.
