Heavy Causeway Delays Expected as Miami International Boat Show Returns

Major Traffic Alert: Miami International Boat Show Impacts

Commuters and residents should prepare for significant congestion today, Friday, February 13, 2026, as the 85th annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show continues across five major venues. Local authorities have issued a traffic advisory for both the Julia Tuttle and MacArthur causeways, where slow-moving traffic is expected throughout the day. Show hours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the heaviest volume anticipated during the late afternoon transition as attendees depart and the evening rush hour begins.

• Venetian Causeway: The East Venetian Causeway Bridge will be locked down and will not open for marine traffic between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to prioritize vehicular flow.
• Collins Avenue: Expect heavy congestion and occasional delays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. due to police-escorted load-in activities and superyacht displays near the Miami Beach Yacht Collection.
• Shuttles & Water Taxis: To avoid parking difficulties at the Miami Beach Convention Center, commuters are encouraged to use the show's dedicated shuttle network and water taxi services connecting Watson Island and South Beach.

Overnight and Daytime Lane Closures: Connecting Miami Project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues work on the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project. While the Signature Bridge is now redefining the downtown skyline, several active work zones will impact the Friday commute and late-night travel:

• NE 2nd Avenue: Up to two lanes will be closed in both directions between NE 13th Street and I-395 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today for bridge pier construction.
• I-395 Eastbound: A single lane closure is planned on the mainline from I-95 to Biscayne Boulevard starting at 10 p.m. tonight.
• SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway): Two westbound lanes between I-95 and NW 17th Avenue will close tonight at 10 p.m. and remain closed until 9 a.m. Saturday morning for ongoing bridge work.
• I-95 Southbound: Expect up to four lanes to be closed from NW 29th Street to NW 8th Street starting at 11 p.m. tonight, lasting through 11 a.m. Saturday.

Public Transit & MetroConnect Updates

Miami-Dade Transit riders should be aware of several service adjustments effective this month. Following the transition on February 1, the MetroConnect on-demand service now operates on weekdays only from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a standard fare of $3.75. Additionally, the service has been discontinued in the Civic Center and Waterford Business District zones.

For Metrorail users, single-tracking will be in effect after 9 p.m. between the Vizcaya and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stations. If you are traveling to Miami International Airport tonight, please note that an Airport Shuttle train will be required for transfers at Earlington Heights station after 8 p.m. Looking ahead to the weekend, the Financial District Metromover station will be closed this Saturday and Sunday for system upgrades.