Long-Term Ramp Closures and Nightly I-95 Projects to Affect Tuesday Commuters

Persistent Ramp and Street Closures

Commuters navigating the northern reaches of Miami-Dade County this Tuesday, January 27, should remain mindful of several around-the-clock closures that continue to impact local traffic flow. Most notably, the northbound I-95 exit ramp to NW 151st Street (Exit 11) remains closed to all traffic. This closure is part of long-term infrastructure improvements and is expected to persist through the summer of 2026. Motorists are advised to bypass this exit by using the preceding ramp at SR 916/NW 135th Street or continuing north to the eastbound SR 826/NW 167th Street exit.

In the Golden Glades area, NW 171st Terrace between NW 2nd Court and NW 2nd Avenue also remains closed 24/7 for essential overhead bridge work. This project, which is scheduled for completion in early 2026, requires drivers to use the NW 7th Avenue Extension as a primary detour. Local residents and daily commuters should account for extra travel time when navigating these surface streets near the interchange.

Overnight Construction and Contingency Alerts

For those traveling between Miami and Broward County, the Florida Department of Transportation has designated tonight, Tuesday, January 27, as a contingency night for significant maintenance work on I-95. If required, all lanes of northbound I-95 between SR 818/Griffin Road and SR 84 may be closed from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. to facilitate the installation of detection loops. If this full closure is implemented, traffic will be diverted via the Griffin Road exit to US-1 North, eventually reconnecting with I-95 via westbound I-595.

Additionally, the massive I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build project continues to see active nightly work. While citywide road closures from the recent Miami Marathon have been cleared, standard nighttime lane restrictions on the Dolphin Expressway and near the Midtown Interchange are expected to resume their weekday patterns. Drivers should be prepared for sudden lane shifts and reduced speed limits in active work zones after 9:00 p.m.

Public Transit: Metrorail and Metro Express Updates

Miami-Dade Transit users should prepare for the standard weekday maintenance schedule tonight. Single-tracking is expected on the Metrorail system after 9:00 p.m., specifically affecting the corridors between the Vizcaya and Douglas Road stations. During these windows, both northbound and southbound trains will share a single track, which may lead to headways of up to 30 minutes. Passengers are encouraged to check digital boards for real-time arrival estimates before heading to the platform.

For South Dade commuters looking to avoid the Palmetto Expressway, the Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) continues to offer a reliable alternative. Connecting Florida City to the Dadeland South station, the electric bus fleet utilizes the dedicated TransitWay to bypass highway congestion. Recent reports indicate that the service has successfully integrated thousands of daily riders, providing a consistent 20-mile corridor for those seeking to avoid the unpredictability of I-95 and US-1 during peak hours.