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NewsWPLG Local 10November 3, 2026Miami-Dade County

Florida Department of Transportation opens new I-395 ramp to southbound I-95 in Miami

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The Florida Department of Transportation opens a new ramp connecting westbound Interstate 395 to southbound Interstate 95 in downtown Miami on Wednesday morning, preceded by overnight highway closures and detours starting Tuesday at 10 p.m.

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Why It Matters

Drivers navigating downtown Miami face overnight detours and a permanent shift in how they access southbound I-95 and the Dolphin Expressway, altering local commuting routes.

Key Facts

  • A new ramp connecting westbound Interstate 395 to southbound Interstate 95 opens Wednesday morning in downtown Miami.
  • The new ramp allows drivers heading to southbound I-95 to enter approximately 500 feet earlier than before.
  • Portions of westbound I-395 will temporarily close from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday to complete the transition.
  • The changes are designed to improve traffic flow by eliminating an existing merge point.
  • Drivers traveling westbound on I-395 will have four lanes directing them to different destinations.
  • New overhead signs are installed to help drivers navigate the configuration changes.
  • During overnight closures, drivers seeking the Dolphin Expressway or I-95 must exit at Biscayne Boulevard and follow designated detour routes.
  • Drivers normally using the downtown Miami entrance ramp to westbound I-395 must use alternate routes via Northeast First Avenue and Northeast 14th Street.
  • The new ramp is part of the broader I-395/S.R. 836/I-95 Design-Build Project.
  • The opening is weather permitting.

Who's Mentioned

locationNorthwest Seventh Avenue“Street utilized in the detour route.”locationNorthwest Third Avenue“Street used to access northbound I-95.”locationInterstate 395“Highway experiencing ramp openings and overnight closures.”locationNorthwest 17th Avenue“Street utilized in the detour route.”locationNorthwest Eighth Street“Street used for detour navigation.”locationBiscayne Boulevard“Exit point for detour routes.”locationDolphin Expressway“Expressway accessible via detour routes.”locationNorthwest North River Drive“Street used for SR 836 detour.”locationMiami River Bridge“Bridge crossed during the SR 836 detour.”locationMiami“City where the highway changes are taking place.”locationNorth Miami Avenue“Street used for detour navigation.”locationNorthwest Third Court“Street used to access southbound I-95.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Announced the new ramp opening and overnight closures.”locationNorthwest South River Drive“Street utilized in the detour route.”locationNortheast First Avenue“Starting point for downtown Miami ramp detours.”locationNortheast 14th Street“Street used for northbound and southbound I-95 detours.”locationInterstate 95“Highway connected by the new southbound ramp.”locationNortheast Sixth Street“Street utilized in the overnight detour route.”locationNorthwest 13th Terrace“Street used for SR 836 detour.”