Highway Closures and Bridge Limits Start This Weekend
Drivers should expect detours on SR 836 and I-395 starting Saturday night.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Commuters navigating the city this weekend will face significant highway closures and adjusted bridge schedules as the Florida Department of Transportation advances the I-395/SR 836/I-95 project. These restrictions impact major transit arteries through Sunday morning.
Why it matters
Planned infrastructure improvements require traffic detours that could add time to late-night and early-morning travel. Residents should monitor road conditions, as weather or unforeseen site events could force adjustments to this timeline.
The construction plan mandates a full closure of eastbound SR 836 at Northwest 17th Avenue lasting from 11 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. Exact scheduling remains subject to change based on weather conditions.
The players
Florida Department of Transportation
The state agency managing the regional highway and bridge construction projects.
The details
Crews are closing all eastbound SR 836 travel lanes at Northwest 17th Avenue, with partial lane closures starting at 10 p.m. Saturday. Simultaneously, all westbound I-395 lanes leading to westbound SR 836 will shut down at I-95 from 11:59 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Sunday. During these windows, travelers must follow marked detours along Northwest 17th Avenue and Southwest First Street.
Timeline
Saturday 10 p.m.: Partial lane closure on eastbound SR 836 begins.
Saturday 11 p.m.: Full eastbound SR 836 closure starts.
Saturday 11:59 p.m.: Westbound I-395 lane closures begin.
Sunday 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Modified Miami River drawbridge operations.
Sunday 10 a.m.: Eastbound SR 836 lanes reopen.
Beyond the 305
This weekend's traffic pattern is a direct continuation of the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project. These specific closures repeat the operational strategy used throughout the multi-year overhaul of this regional transit corridor.
If you are traveling through the downtown area late Saturday night, plan for added time on your commute due to mandatory detours. Mariners should note that the Southwest First Street Bridge and West Flagler Street Bridge will only open on the hour and half-hour between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.
The takeaway
Avoid the affected highway stretches by utilizing Northwest 17th Avenue or Southwest First Street detours. Keep a close eye on your transit app or local traffic alerts for any last-minute weather-related updates before you head out.
Further reading
For more on the city's ongoing infrastructure projects, visit our Construction section.
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