Major Gridlock Expected Near Little Havana and Key I-395 Closures This Saturday

Miami Traffic Overview for Saturday, March 7, 2026

Commuters and residents should prepare for a challenging day on Miami’s roadways this Saturday. The convergence of high-profile international sporting events, local festivals, and intensive infrastructure work on major arteries is expected to create significant bottlenecks throughout the city. If you are planning to travel through Downtown, Little Havana, or Coral Gables, allow for at least 30 to 45 minutes of additional travel time.

World Baseball Classic and Local Festivals

The primary traffic driver today is the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. With Pool D games in full swing, heavy congestion is expected along NW 7th Street and the surrounding Little Havana neighborhood. Police will be assisting with traffic flow, but motorists should avoid the area if they are not attending the games. Additionally, the annual Carnaval on the Mile in Coral Gables begins today, which will necessitate local road closures along Miracle Mile and impacts to Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Expect high pedestrian activity and limited parking in the Gables through Sunday evening.

Critical Construction and Roadworks

The I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project continues to reshape the city’s skyline, but it brings heavy weekend disruptions. For tonight, March 7, crews are scheduled for intensive work on the new Signature Bridge. Drivers should be aware of the following:

• I-395 Closures: Intermittent lane closures will occur on both eastbound and westbound I-395 between I-95 and Biscayne Boulevard for concrete deck pours.
• Biscayne Boulevard: Major lane shifts and nighttime closures are in effect between NE 11th Terrace and NE 14th Street. Roadway elevation work is ongoing to mitigate future flooding in this corridor.
• SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway): Expect narrowing of lanes and merging delays near the NW 17th Avenue interchange due to the ongoing double-decking project.

In Miami Beach, the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvements project remains active. Expect lane shifts and reduced speeds between 8th Street and Lincoln Road as crews work on drainage and sea-level rise mitigation.

Public Transport Alerts

Miami-Dade Transit has issued several critical alerts for Saturday commuters. The Metromover is currently operating under a modified service plan. All loops—Brickell, Omni, and Inner—are running on a single track in the same direction. Notably, the Miami Avenue Station remains closed; passengers are advised to use the Third Street Station as an alternative. Furthermore, the Metrorail is experiencing delays due to single-tracking at the Dadeland South Station for canopy construction. Several bus routes, including Route 77 and Route 22, remain on detour due to roadwork in Coconut Grove and North Miami.

Commuter Advice

To avoid the worst of today's delays, miami.news recommends using the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) for north-south travel instead of I-95 when possible. If you are heading into the urban core, consider using the Brightline or Tri-Rail to reach MiamiCentral Station, which remains outside the most severe construction zones.