Palmetto Expy. Traffic Changes, Closures This Weekend
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Drivers on the Palmetto Expressway (SR826) may be affected by a change in the traffic pattern as well as closures starting this weekend.
On Sunday morning, all southbound lanes on SR 826 will be shifted to the right hand side of the expressway after NW 25 Street. The exit from southbound SR 826 to westbound SR 836 will be moved approximately one-half (1/2) mile to the south from its current location.
This means drivers in the area should pay attention to the signage, overhead and portable electronic message boards since they will have the most up to date information.
Due to the traffic pattern change, there will also be scheduled closures.
Starting on Friday at 10 p.m., the NW 25 Street entrance ramp to southbound SR 826 will be closed down until Sunday morning.
Westbound drivers on NW 25th Street going to southbound SR 826 can:
- Continue west to NW 87 Avenue, turn south
- South on NW 87 Avenue, enter eastbound SR 836 ramp
- Enter eastbound SR 836 and exit at the West Flagler Street/SR 826 south ramp
Westbound drivers on NW 25 Street going to westbound SR 836 can:
- Continue west to NW 87 Avenue, turn south
- South on NW 87 Avenue, enter the westbound SR 836 ramp at NW 12 Street
Eastbound drivers on NW 25 Street going to southbound SR 826 can:
- Continue east to NW 72 Avenue/Milam Dairy Road, turn south
- Enter the westbound SR 836 ramp at NW 11 Street
- Continue west on the ramp and enter the turn-around marked for West Flagler Street/SR 826 south
- Exit at the West Flagler Street/SR 826 south ramp
The southbound SR 826 ramp to eastbound SR 836 will be continuously closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 3 until 6 a.m. Sunday, April 5. Drivers can:
- Continue south on SR 826
- Exit at SW 8 Street east
- Access the northbound SR 826 ramp
- Access ramp to eastbound SR 836
The southbound SR 826 exit ramp to West Flagler Street will be closed on Friday between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Continue south on SR 826
- Exit at SW 8 Street east
- Access the northbound SR 826 ramp
- Exit at West Flagler Street
All southbound SR 826 travel lanes will also be closed at the NW 25 Street exit ramp on Saturday between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Those driving can:
- Exit at NW 25 Street, go west to NW 87 Avenue
- South on NW 87 Avenue, enter eastbound SR 836 ramp
- Enter eastbound SR 836 and exit at the West Flagler Street/SR 826 south ramp
