Greater Miami Route 7 Adjusts for Construction
Route 7 detours around Harrison Street construction, closing two stops temporarily
Route 7 Detours on Harrison Street
Riders heading eastbound on Route 7 will encounter a detour due to construction on Harrison Street between S. 19th Avenue and S. 20th Avenue, transit officials said. Two stops along the route—BCT Stop ID 3016 east of 21st Avenue and BCT Stop ID 3017 east of 19th Avenue—are temporarily closed. Officials didn't provide a timeline for when construction will be completed or when the stops will reopen.
Detour Route Details
Eastbound Route 7 buses will travel east on Hollywood Boulevard before turning south on Dixie Highway to Washington Street, according to the transit agency. Buses will then head east on Washington Street to US 1/Federal Highway, turn north on US 1/Federal Highway, and continue on the regular route. The detour bypasses the construction zone on Harrison Street. Officials haven't said whether the detour will add significant travel time for riders or how many trips are affected daily.
Construction Impact on Service
The Harrison Street construction project has forced the closure of two consecutive eastbound stops on Route 7, affecting riders who typically board at those locations. Transit officials said riders who normally use the closed stops should plan to board at alternative stops along the detour route. Specific details about the nearest alternative stop locations weren't provided by the agency. The construction work is taking place on a single block of Harrison Street, though officials didn't specify what type of infrastructure work is being performed or who's managing the project.
Timeline and Duration
Transit officials announced the detour but didn't provide a start date or expected duration for the service change. The agency typically posts detour information when construction projects affect regular routes, though specific timelines depend on the construction schedule. Officials haven't said whether riders will receive advance notice before the stops reopen or if the detour will remain in place for weeks or months.
Rider Information and Updates
Riders affected by the Route 7 detour should expect to board at stops along Hollywood Boulevard, Dixie Highway, Washington Street, or US 1/Federal Highway instead of the closed Harrison Street stops. Transit officials said they'll provide updates as construction progresses, though they didn't specify how riders will be notified of changes. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for BCT routes, helping riders track Route 7 buses during the detour and find the nearest available stops.
