New Transit Fares and Formula E Traffic: Sunday Miami Commute Guide

Significant Changes to Miami-Dade Transit Today

Commuters utilizing public transportation should be aware that major changes to the Miami-Dade Transit system officially take effect today, Sunday, February 1, 2026. A new standardized fare structure and zone adjustments are now in place across all Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover services. Passengers are encouraged to double-check their Easy Card balances, as the flat-rate $2.25 fare for the Orange Line to Miami International Airport remains a primary feature of the updated cost schedule. Additionally, standardized service hours across several high-traffic bus routes begin today, aimed at providing more consistent headways for weekend travelers.

Major Event Alerts: Hard Rock Stadium and Port Everglades

Traffic is expected to be significantly heavier than usual in the Miami Gardens area due to the Miami E-Prix being held at the Miami International Autodrome. Motorists traveling near Hard Rock Stadium should expect delays on the Florida’s Turnpike and NW 199th Street throughout the afternoon and evening. Recent weather reports indicate potential rain in the area, which may lead to slippery track conditions and slower-moving traffic for spectators exiting the venue.

Further north, Port Everglades is reporting a Weekend Traffic Alert through this evening. The Home Design and Remodeling Show is drawing thousands of attendees to the convention center area. Officials recommend avoiding the SE 17th Street and Eisenhower Boulevard entrance. Instead, use the port’s alternative entrances at I-595/Eller Drive or US 1/State Road 84 to minimize time stuck in congestion.

Ongoing Roadworks and Nightly Closures

While daytime travel on major arteries like I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway remains largely open, construction activities will ramp up late this evening. The following nightly closures are scheduled to begin after 9:00 p.m.:

• US 1 (Biscayne Boulevard): Expect intermittent lane closures between Century Oaks Circle and Myers Drive for paving activities.
• I-395/SR 836/I-95 Project: The Signature Bridge project continues with lane shifts and potential nightly detours starting at 10:00 p.m. specifically affecting the Midtown Interchange.
• Golden Glades Interchange: Ongoing revitalization efforts at the GGI continue to impact transitions between I-95, the Palmetto, and the Turnpike. Drivers should remain alert for shifting lane patterns.
• Pineda Causeway: Essential paving will cause intermittent closures in both directions between US 1 and SR A1A starting at 7:00 p.m.

For those traveling tonight, please exercise caution through work zones and follow all posted detour signage to ensure a safe commute.