Metrorail Maintenance and Nightly I-395 Closures Impact Wednesday Commuters

Wednesday Traffic and Public Transport Overview

Miami commuters navigating the region on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, should prepare for significant nightly disruptions on major highways and specialized service patterns on the Metrorail. While the morning rush hour has concluded without major unexpected incidents, several long-term infrastructure projects and maintenance schedules will impact travel throughout the afternoon and evening hours. As the 'Connecting Miami' project continues, drivers are urged to stay alert to shifting lane patterns on the I-395 and SR 836 corridors.

Major Highway and Ramp Alerts

Infrastructure work continues to affect some of Miami-Dade’s busiest arteries. Commuters should keep the following alerts in mind for their return trips and late-night travel:

• I-395/SR 836/I-95 (Signature Bridge Project): Expect nightly lane closures and potential ramp detours starting at 10 p.m. through 5:30 a.m. This includes the reconstruction of I-395 and the double-decking project on SR 836. Multi-lane closures typically begin after midnight to minimize peak-hour congestion.
• SR 826/Palmetto Expressway: Recent alerts indicate ongoing lane closures on the ramp from the northbound Palmetto Expressway to northbound I-75. Drivers heading toward Hialeah and Broward County should expect narrowed lanes and slower merging speeds.
• SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail): A full closure remains in effect for SR 90/SW 8 Street between SW 107 Avenue and SW 117 Avenue. This is part of a major roadwork and railroad crossing rehabilitation effort. Local traffic is being detoured via SW 102 Avenue or SW 122 Avenue.

Metrorail and Public Transit Updates

Miami-Dade Transit has announced service adjustments due to track preventive maintenance. If you are using the Metrorail for late-evening travel, please note the following:

After 8:00 p.m. tonight, the Metrorail will transition to a single-tracking schedule. Northbound and southbound trains will alternate service on a single track between the Vizcaya and Douglas Road stations. This maintenance work is essential for the reliability of the Green and Orange lines but will result in longer wait times.

• Green and Orange Line trains will operate every 30 minutes after 8:00 p.m. until closing.
• The Airport Shuttle train will provide dedicated service after 8:00 p.m. between Earlington Heights and the Miami International Airport station. Travelers heading to the airport must transfer at Earlington Heights.
• The new Metro Express TransitWay service between Dadeland and Florida City is operating on its regular weekday schedule, though commuters are reminded of recent timetable adjustments to reflect current traffic volumes along the 20-mile route.

Commuter Recommendations

With the Miami Marathon road closures now fully cleared, the primary concerns for the remainder of the week are the nightly construction shifts. For those traveling into Downtown Miami or the Port of Miami, the SR 886/Port Boulevard project may still cause minor daytime lane shifts near the entrance. Commuters are advised to utilize the GO Miami-Dade Transit app for real-time tracking of the single-tracking delays tonight.