Major Changes in Store for Downtown Drivers

 

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Those of you that frequently drive in or work in the downtown area of Miami may wish to start preparing yourselves for major changes that could affect your daily commute. Beginning on the 20th of next month, the Southwest First Street drawbridge over the Miami River is going to be closed as work commences on a $67+ million project to rebuild the bridge. Work is expected to take about three years, with the bridge tentatively scheduled to reopen sometime in June 2022.

The Southwest First Street drawbridge assists with carrying traffic into Miami’s city center. The replacement will include an all-new tender house, new approach spans, plus walkways along the river below the bridge, new riverfront seawalls, and much more. Those that like to use bikes to get around will also be able to make use of a future bike lane, expected to be five feet by five inches wide.

Anyone who uses the Southwest First Street will likely need to take a detour to northbound Southwest Seventh Avenue and make use of West Flagler Street bridge. Drivers should also be aware that the roadway along North River Drive and South River Drive when nearing Southwest First Street will be shut down to through traffic.

This update is brought to you by the Miami traffic attorney teamof Hochman & Goldin, P.A. We can assist you with criminal traffic violations and are ready to answer your questions. Please call 305-665-1000 to speak with a red light camera violation attorney today.

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