Metromover Late Opening and Major Expressway Construction to Impact Saturday Commute

Public Transit: Late Metromover Start and Metrorail Maintenance

Commuters relying on public transportation this Saturday, February 21, 2026, should prepare for significant adjustments to rail services. As part of the ongoing Metromover Upgrade Project, all Metromover loops will remain closed throughout the morning and are not scheduled to begin service until approximately 2:00 p.m. To assist riders during this period, Miami-Dade Transit is providing a free bus shuttle service between all stations starting at 5:30 a.m. and continuing until the system becomes operational. These upgrades are intended to improve system reliability and increase vehicle frequency in the long term.

Metrorail passengers will also face delays due to planned track preventive maintenance and repair work. Single-tracking is in effect all day across the system. Both Green and Orange Line trains are operating on a reduced schedule, with arrivals every 15 minutes during daytime hours. After 8:00 p.m., headways will increase to every 30 minutes. Additionally, those traveling to Miami International Airport after 8:00 p.m. must transfer at the Earlington Heights station to a dedicated Airport Shuttle train, as direct Orange Line service to the airport will be suspended during the late-night maintenance window.

Major Roadworks and Expressway Alerts

Several major construction projects are currently impacting traffic flow on Miami’s primary arteries. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues work on the S.R. 886/Port Boulevard project, which affects the corridor between U.S. 1/Biscayne Boulevard and PortMiami. Drivers should expect lane shifts and potential congestion when entering or exiting the port area. On the Palmetto Expressway (S.R. 826), recent advisories confirm ongoing lane closures on the ramp connecting to northbound I-75, which may cause backups for drivers heading toward Hialeah and Broward County.

The massive I-395/S.R. 836/I-95 Design-Build Project remains a primary source of disruption. Specific alerts for this weekend include:

• Southbound I-95: Continued lane closures and a detour for the ramp connecting to eastbound I-395.
• Dolphin Expressway (S.R. 836): Full closures of eastbound lanes at NW 27th Avenue are being implemented intermittently for bridge work; motorists are advised to use NW 7th Street or NW 36th Street as alternatives.
• Biscayne Boulevard: Increased activity and lane restrictions near the I-395 overpass as crews work on the new signature bridge structures.

Local Alerts and Airport Delays

In Miami Springs, the Hook Square outgoing bridge is currently restricted to a single lane due to urgent FPL power pole repairs. All outgoing traffic must turn east onto Okeechobee Road. For those heading to Miami International Airport (MIA), be advised that the facility is reporting significant disruptions today. Aviation reports indicate over 3,000 nationwide flight delays and hundreds of cancellations affecting MIA specifically due to a combination of equipment failures and weather-related ground delay programs. Travelers are urged to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and to allow extra time for check-in and security.