Overnight Lane Closures and Bridge Work to Impact Wednesday Commute

Morning Commute Overview

Commuters in the Miami area should prepare for a mix of construction-related delays and transit adjustments this Wednesday, February 18, 2026. While major morning through-traffic is expected to remain relatively stable, several overnight projects involving bridge work and lane rehabilitations on key arteries like I-95 and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) may result in early-morning lane closures that could persist if work runs behind schedule. Localized detours in North Miami and Hallandale Beach are also in effect, impacting both private vehicles and public bus routes.

Major Highway Closures and Lane Reductions

Heavy construction activity continues as part of the ongoing Connecting Miami project. Motorists should be aware of the following lane restrictions scheduled for today:

• I-95 Corridor: Up to four lanes on both southbound and northbound I-95 between NW 29 Street and NW 8 Street are subject to closures as needed from 9:00 p.m. tonight through 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. Drivers entering the city early may encounter these closures during the tail end of the shift.
• Dolphin Expressway (SR 836): Bridge work will require the closure of two lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions between NW 17 Avenue and I-95. Additionally, a full closure of westbound lanes between NW 12 Avenue and NW 17 Avenue is scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
• I-395 Mainline: Expect single-lane closures on the eastbound mainline from I-95 to Biscayne Boulevard and up to two lanes on the westbound mainline during late-night hours.

Public Transit and Metrobus Alerts

Miami-Dade Transit riders should adjust their travel plans for the following service changes:

• Metrobus Route 77: Northbound trips remain detoured between NW 183 Street and NW 185 Drive due to road construction on NW 7 Avenue. Buses are currently being rerouted to NW 9 Avenue.
• MetroConnect Service: Following the system-wide adjustments implemented earlier this month, the MetroConnect on-demand service is operating on its new weekday-only schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Service has been discontinued in the Civic Center and Waterford Business District zones.
• Metrorail Orange Line: Passengers heading to Miami International Airport are reminded that they must transfer at the Earlington Heights station to catch the Orange Line shuttle, which maintains a 15-minute frequency on weekdays.

Regional Impacts and Local Detours

Just north of the city limits, Hallandale Beach has announced significant temporary road closures for February 18. SE 5th Street (from N Federal Highway to SE 3rd Avenue) and SE 4th Avenue (from SE 7th Street to SE 3rd Street) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for infrastructure work. Cloud Bus routes 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been modified to avoid these closures. Commuters traveling between Broward and Miami-Dade should seek alternate routes like Dixie Highway to avoid these local bottlenecks.