Miami Roads to Close for Construction This Weekend
The Florida Department of Transportation will implement lane and bridge closures for a major infrastructure project.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Starting Saturday night, the Florida Department of Transportation will close segments of I-395, SR 836, and I-95 for the ongoing I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project. These traffic shifts will remain in effect through Sunday morning.
Why it matters
These strategic closures are necessary to facilitate work on the multi-highway design-build project intended to improve regional connectivity. Residents should plan for potential delays and utilize designated detours throughout the duration of the work.
All eastbound SR 836 lanes at Northwest 17th Avenue will shut down from 11 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday. Additionally, two lanes from Northwest 17th Avenue to I-95 will close starting at 10 p.m. Saturday.
The players
Florida Department of Transportation
This state agency is responsible for the oversight, construction, and maintenance of Florida's comprehensive transportation network.
The details
Drivers are required to follow detours through Northwest 17th Avenue and Southwest First Street while crews work on the infrastructure project. On the Miami River, the Southwest First Street Bridge and the West Flagler Street Bridge will operate on restricted schedules, opening only on the hour and half-hour between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.
Timeline
Saturday 10 p.m.: Partial lane closure on eastbound SR 836 begins.
Saturday 11 p.m.: Full eastbound SR 836 closure starts.
Saturday 11:59 p.m.: Westbound I-395 lanes closure begins.
Sunday 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Miami River drawbridges operate on a restricted schedule.
Sunday 10 a.m.: Eastbound SR 836 lanes are scheduled to reopen.
Market Landscape
The weekend closures are a direct result of the ongoing I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project, which aims to modernize Miami's core infrastructure. This effort remains a central part of the state's broader initiative to address urban congestion through long-term structural upgrades.
Motorists should expect significant delays on I-395 and SR 836 and are advised to avoid the area or follow posted detour routes. Travelers on the Miami River should also account for potential wait times at the drawbridges during Sunday morning restricted hours.
The takeaway
Travelers should check local traffic conditions frequently before heading out on Saturday night or Sunday morning. Maintaining flexibility in your schedule will help mitigate the impact of these temporary closures on your weekend plans.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing infrastructure projects in the area, visit the Construction section.
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