New Westbound I-395 Ramp to I-95 Marks Project Milestone in Downtown Miami

A key phase of the I-395/SR 836/I-95 design-build project in downtown Miami is nearing completion. A new westbound I-395 ramp leading to southbound I-95 is scheduled to open Thursday, November 5, weather permitting, with November 11 as the backup date.

Under the new layout, drivers headed to southbound I-95 will enter the ramp about 500 feet earlier than before, guided by new overhead signs. The configuration removes the former merge point, which the project team says should improve traffic flow. Traffic will be split with one left lane feeding the new southbound I-395 ramp, two center lanes continuing west toward State Road 836, and one right lane heading to northbound I-95.

The article notes that the Florida Department of Transportation oversees the work, though the available text cuts off before full details on further phases.

For developers, lenders and brokers tracking downtown Miami sites near the interchange, the reconfigured access points may affect traffic patterns and site access, so it is worth reviewing how the changes align with project timelines.