Miami-Dade Turnpike Traffic Alert: Major Delays Southbound

Road Closures and Traffic Impact

• ⚠️ Southwest 128th Street and Southwest 122nd Avenue are completely shut down due to an ongoing investigation.
• 🚦 All lanes, both westbound and eastbound, at this intersection near Three Lakes are closed, indicated by police cruisers and purple lane closure markers.

Turnpike Southbound Delays

• 🚗 Significant stop-and-go traffic is reported for approximately 10 miles along the Turnpike.
• 📈 This slowdown affects both northbound and southbound lanes, particularly from the Tamiami area heading southbound.
• 🚦 Southbound traffic near the Tamiami Airport is moving extremely slowly, with much of it appearing red on traffic maps, indicating no movement.

Recommended Detour

• 🛣️ For those traveling southbound on the Turnpike and encountering these delays, taking the Palmetto Expressway is recommended as an alternative route.
• ⏳ The traffic congestion is expected to persist for several hours.