Traffic Chaos on Key Biscayne: Flyover Bridge Closure Causes Major Delays
Key Biscayne residents and tourists faced a nightmare on Sunday as a flyover bridge closure on the Rickenbacker Causeway caused major traffic delays. The closure, part of a pavement rehabilitation project, led to hundreds of people being stranded for hours on the causeway.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the flyover bridge connecting westbound traffic to U.S. 1 and Interstate 95 will remain closed for the next two months. This closure has resulted in significant detours and heavy delays for drivers leaving Key Biscayne.
Drivers heading west on the causeway who want to go south on U.S. 1 are advised to take alternative routes, while motorists looking to go north on I-95 should follow designated detours. Access to Brickell Avenue and South Miami Avenue will not be affected by the closure.
Despite efforts by Miami Police to assist with traffic flow, drivers reported being stuck in standstill traffic for hours, with some opting to walk rather than wait in their cars. The unexpected closure of the flyover bridge caught many off guard, leading to frustration and inconvenience for those trying to leave Key Biscayne.
For more information about the project and ongoing updates, visit FDOT’s website. Stay tuned to local news outlets for the latest developments on the flyover bridge closure and detour routes.
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