Expect Significant Metromover Delays and Key Ramp Closures This Morning

Metromover and Metrorail Service Alerts

Commuters utilizing Miami-Dade Transit this morning should prepare for adjusted travel times due to ongoing system maintenance and upgrades. As of today, Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Metromover Inner Loop service remains modified. All loops—including Brickell, Omni, and Inner—are currently operating on the same track and in the same direction. Crucially, the Miami Avenue Station is temporarily closed; passengers are advised to use the Third Street Station as the nearest alternative. Extra travel time is recommended for all downtown loops.

Metrorail riders should also anticipate delays at the southern end of the line. Single-tracking is in effect at the Dadeland South Station as part of a six-week intermodal station project. Trains are serving only one side of the platform, which may lead to boarding delays during peak morning hours. Additionally, standard weekday track maintenance is scheduled to trigger single-tracking after 9:00 p.m. tonight between the Vizcaya and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stations.

Major Roadworks and Arterial Updates

On the roads, the Golden Glades Interchange (GGI) project continues to impact north-end commuters. Drivers should watch for shifting lane patterns and overnight ramp closures that may linger into the early morning hours. Specific attention is required for the following areas:

• Palmetto Expressway (SR 826): Expect potential congestion on the northbound ramp to I-75 due to ongoing lane closures and safety inspections.
• I-95 Express Lanes: Construction activity near the Airport Expressway (SR 112) has resulted in intermittent ramp closures for the NB Express lanes. Use the general-use lanes as a reliable alternative.
• Miami Avenue Detours: Metrobus Route 2 remains detoured between NW 135 Street and NW 143 Street due to road construction, with traffic diverted to NW 2 Avenue.
• NW 17 Avenue: Route 17 is seeing northbound detours between NW 28 Street and NW 30 Street during daytime work hours.

Commute Conditions and Weather

The morning weather forecast for Miami calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high of 82°F and a 20% chance of isolated showers. While heavy rain is not expected, the high humidity (near 87%) may lead to foggy patches in inland areas like West Kendall and Doral, potentially slowing the early drive. Surface street traffic is expected to be heavy around Miami Beach due to seasonal traffic management plans near the South of Fifth neighborhood, where local access restrictions are currently in place.

For a smoother trip, commuters are encouraged to utilize the GO Miami-Dade Transit app for real-time bus and train tracking, and to consider the Palmetto or Florida's Turnpike for north-south travel to avoid the heaviest construction zones on I-95.