New I-95 Ramp to Open Wednesday
The ramp opens Wednesday, November 4, weather permitting, as part of an $866 million reconstruction.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Drivers using the Dolphin Expressway and I-395 into Miami will get a new ramp to southbound I-95, scheduled to open Wednesday, November 4, weather permitting. It is one piece of an $866 million roadway reconstruction project.
Why it matters
The ramp adds a lane to southbound I-95 and removes the merge at the interchange, aiming to ease congestion for commuters moving through Miami. Its opening depends on the weather, so the exact day could slip.
The $866 million reconstruction project carries a new ramp that starts about 500 feet sooner than the old one and adds a lane to southbound I-95. FDOT projects better traffic flow, but no measured results are available yet.
The players
Florida Department of Transportation
The state agency that opened the new ramp and is carrying out the $866 million reconstruction project.
The details
The Florida Department of Transportation opened a new ramp from westbound Interstate 395 to southbound Interstate 95 in Miami. Drivers exit from the left lanes, while the two center lanes continue to westbound Dolphin Expressway and the right lane heads to northbound I-95. New overhead signs have been posted to guide drivers through the change. The ramp is part of a project expected to finish in late 2029.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: new ramp scheduled to open, weather permitting
Late 2029: the overall $866 million reconstruction project is expected to finish
Beyond the 305
This ramp is one phase of the multi-year reconstruction of the I-395, Dolphin Expressway and I-95 interchange. It follows the same corridor-wide approach of repaving and adding lanes to reduce congestion.
If you commute south from Miami Beach or along I-395, you will no longer merge at the interchange to head south on I-95. Check your route before Wednesday, since the opening can shift with the weather.
The takeaway
The new ramp gives southbound I-95 drivers an extra lane and removes a merge, but the full $866 million project runs until late 2029. Watch for the weather-dependent opening on Wednesday, November 4.
What happens next
The new ramp is scheduled to open Wednesday, November 4, 2026, weather permitting. The overall project is expected to finish in late 2029.
Further reading
For more on large-scale building and infrastructure work, see Home Renovation coverage across Miami.
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