Dadeland South Metrorail Delays and 836 Closures Impact Monday Commute

Commuter Alert: Metrorail Changes and Highway Construction Impact Monday Travel

Good morning, Miami. As we begin the work week on Monday, February 23, 2026, commuters should prepare for significant changes to the Metrorail system and ongoing major construction projects across the county’s busiest arteries. Whether you are heading to the Health District or commuting from the south, several key alerts will influence your travel time today.

Metrorail: Dadeland South Single-Tracking Starts Today

The most significant update for public transit users begins today at the Dadeland South Metrorail Station. As part of the ongoing Dadeland South Intermodal Station project, single-tracking is officially in effect starting this morning. For the next six weeks, trains will serve only one side of the platform while crews install new weather-protective canopies and improve connections to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines. Platform closures will be phased, but commuters should expect immediate service delays and should plan for an additional 10 to 15 minutes for their trips to and from the southern terminus.

Major Highway and Roadwork Updates

• Port Boulevard (SR 886): Construction continues on the roadway project between Biscayne Boulevard and PortMiami. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures and heavy truck volume near the port entrance throughout the day.
• Dolphin Expressway (SR 836): Work on the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build project is intensifying. Commuters working late shifts should note that nightly full closures of the westbound lanes between NW 12th Avenue and NW 17th Avenue will occur tonight starting at 10 p.m. Eastbound lanes at NW 17th Avenue will also face nightly closures for bridge segment installation.
• Palmetto Expressway (SR 826): Updated lane closures are in effect for the northbound ramp connecting the Palmetto to Northbound I-75. This may cause merging delays during the afternoon rush hour.
• SW 8th Street (SR 90): Watch for overnight lane closures near SW 109th Avenue as part of the ongoing pedestrian safety bridge replacement project.

Metrobus Detours and Local Alerts

Several Metrobus routes are operating under detours today due to localized infrastructure work. Key adjustments include:

• Route 77: Northbound trips are currently detoured from NW 7th Avenue between 183rd Street and 185th Drive. Buses are being rerouted to NW 9th Avenue.
• Route 22: In Coconut Grove, southbound trips are diverted to Emathla Street, while northbound trips are detoured to South Bayshore Drive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Route 2: A detour remains in effect on Miami Avenue between NW 135th Street and NW 143rd Street, with service shifted to NW 2nd Avenue.

Commuters are encouraged to utilize real-time transit tracking and traffic GPS apps to stay updated on shifting conditions. Drive safely and allow extra time for the new platform configurations at Dadeland South.