MAJOR TRAFFIC INCIDENT: Turnpike Completely Shut In Area Of Hard Rock Stadium – BocaNewsNow.com

A major traffic incident has closed the Florida Turnpike in the area of Hard Rock stadium as of 9:24 p.m. Saturday. (Courtesy Total Traffic and Weather Network).

BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com

UPDATE: Southbound lanes just reopened (9:30 p.m.) but travel is exceptionally slow. Northbound remains shut.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Total Traffic and Weather Network is reporting a complete closure of the Florida Turnpike in the area of Hard Rock Stadium.

It was not immediately clear what happened, but we know that the area is at a standstill. Use this link to access the very latest from the Total Traffic and Weather Network.

TTN is advising motorists to avoid the area. Anyone needing access to or from the Golden Glades area is being advised to use NW 27th Avenue or U.S. 441 until further notice.

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8:47pm BREAKING: A Major Traffic incident on the turnpike by @HardRockStadium has BOTH directions currently SHUT DOWN. Avoid this area. To get to or from the Golden Glades Use NW 27th Ave or 441 till further notice https://t.co/NWxVwYwbU9

— Total Traffic Miami (@TotalTrafficMIA) March 19, 2023