Car Fire Causes Traffic Tie Up On Turnpike
A car fire in West Miami-Dade has caused some major traffic Friday afternoon.
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A car fire in West Miami-Dade has caused some major traffic Friday afternoon.
With the Ultra Music Festival in full swing this weekend, it is important for those of us who live and work in downtown Miami to be aware of the road closures and detours.
Good news for drivers who use Miami-Dade's expressways. The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) has announced a toll freeze.
The new temporary ramp from westbound State Road 836 to NW 72nd Avenue is now open. The new ramp is located approximately one-half mile west of the old ramp.
Another week in South Florida, another week of road closures.
Toll equipment testing will require drivers to find an alternate route December 13.
Drivers traveling on SR 836 Monday night and early Tuesday morning will need to seek an alternate route.
Drivers on the Westbound Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) may notice a change in their commute starting Monday.
There will be a major change to State Road 836/Dolphin Expressway this weekend.
Some drivers on the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) may have to change their commute a bit Wednesday night.
There will be a major change to the Dolphin Expressway this week. Here's what you need to know.
MDX has just completed its conversion to open road tolling in South Florida. Among other things, that triggers a hike in the tolls drivers will be paying on the Dolphin & Airport Expressways. The toll increases are controversial. Jim talks to Javier Rodriguez who is the executive director for MDX, and Carlos Garcia of rollbacktolls.com, who is the head of the anti-toll group.
Westbound SR 836 will be completely closed between I-95 and NW 27th Avenue/Unity Boulevard for toll equipment testing Sunday, November 16 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Drivers on the Dolphin Expressway will see significant lane closures Saturday night.
The free ride is about to end on the 836. More than a dozen Sunpass toll points have been installed up and down the expressway. It means anyone driving on the 836 is going to pay, and for some they'll be paying double. This CBS4 investigation looks into the tolls, who will be impacted and where all that money, nearly a billion dollars is going.
Alternate lanes on westbound and eastbound State Road 112 between NW 42nd Avenue and NW 12th Avenue will be closed Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and then 9 p.m. until 5:30am each day.
Throughout South Florida, drivers and those who use public transportation may be affected by some major closures this weekend.
Traffic changes will take place for drivers beginning Monday morning. To prepare for those change, some closures will take place through the weekend.
Traffic changes will take place for drivers beginning Monday morning. To prepare for those change, some closures will take place through the weekend.
Some new hi-tech improvements are coming to the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) meant to help drivers get home safely.
Drivers were relieved to find the Dolphin Expressway westbound lanes were opened earlier than expected after toll structure construction.
Westbound SR 836 will be completely closed between I-95 and NW 27th Avenue/Unity Boulevard for the installation of tolling structures through Monday, October 20 at 5 a.m.
Drivers of the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) will see major changes for the weekend.
Those wanting to head West on the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) should be aware of some closures Tuesday evening
Several road closures will take place next week including the complete closure of SR 836 westbound between I-95 and NW 27th Avenue.
Miramar police say Brianna Johnson, 21, was killed in the triple shooting over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Neighbors said they first thought the gunshots were fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire on Pierce Street early Monday morning.
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Another hot and steamy day is expected in South Florida with feels-like temperatures as high as 108 degrees Monday afternoon.
Miramar police say Brianna Johnson, 21, was killed in the triple shooting over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Neighbors said they first thought the gunshots were fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire on Pierce Street early Monday morning.
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Another hot and steamy day is expected in South Florida with feels-like temperatures as high as 108 degrees Monday afternoon.
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