Miami Grand Prix Adds Shuttles Amid Road Closures
F1 Miami Grand Prix closes Turnpike exit 2X and NW 199th Street through Sunday
F1 Miami Grand Prix Closes Roads, Adds Shuttles
Drivers heading to Miami Gardens this weekend will face major road closures and extended delays as the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix takes over Miami International Autodrome from Thursday through Sunday. Transit officials said Turnpike exit 2X will close in both directions starting Thursday at 9 a.m. until Sunday at 10 p.m., while Northwest 199th Street shuts down from 27th Avenue to 14th Court. The closures coincide with ongoing Golden Glades and Interstate 95 construction, compounding congestion in an area where the average driver already loses 75 hours annually to traffic, according to INRIX's 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard.
Context & Background
The four-day racing event brings tens of thousands of spectators to the Miami Gardens venue, requiring extensive traffic management around the autodrome. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. Sunday, with peak arrival times expected to strain surrounding roadways. Northbound Northwest 27th Avenue will have additional closures Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings during race activities. Officials said the combination of event closures and existing construction projects will create some of the most challenging traffic conditions Miami-Dade County has seen this year.
Key Details
Transit agencies are deploying Park and Ride shuttle services from four locations: Hard Rock Hotel, Broward College South Campus, Aventura Brightline station, and Golden Glades Park & Ride. Miami-Dade Transit buses, Broward County Transit, and Brightline trains will connect riders to shuttle pickup points throughout the weekend. Parking passes must be purchased online before arrival at any official parking location, officials said. A potential presidential visit could add further complications, as security measures for President Trump's possible attendance at both the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral and the Miami Grand Prix can trigger additional highway closures throughout Miami-Dade County.
Timeline & Implementation
The Turnpike exit 2X closure takes effect Thursday at 9 a.m. and remains in place until Sunday at 10 p.m., officials confirmed. Northwest 199th Street closures will run continuously through the weekend, while Northwest 27th Avenue restrictions apply only during evening hours Friday through Sunday. Shuttle services will operate during all gate hours, starting before gates open each day to accommodate early arrivals.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Spectators without shuttle access should expect significant delays on alternate routes, particularly during morning arrival times and evening departures. Local Miami Gardens residents are offering lawn parking at negotiated prices near the stadium as an alternative to official lots. Transit officials recommend using public transportation and shuttle services to avoid road closures and parking challenges. Moovit provides real-time updates for Miami-Dade Transit, Broward County Transit, and Brightline routes serving shuttle connection points throughout the Grand Prix weekend.
