In an effort to improve mobility for residents traveling north and south along Sheridan and Royal Palm avenues as well as crossing 41 Street, the city will implement a pilot program during peak afternoon hours beginning on Monday, September 16.  

Traffic pattern restrictions will be in effect Monday through Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

During the pilot, left turns will be prohibited at:

• Sheridan Ave onto 41 Street in the SB and NB directions
• Royal Palm Ave onto 41 Street in the SB and NB directions 
• Sheridan Ave onto 40 Street in the NB direction only

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Royal Palm and Sheridan Avenues, with police resources deployed at the intersections of Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street, and Royal Palm Avenue and 41 Street. On-street parking will not be affected.

These changes are intended to ease congestion caused by the influx of vehicles that travel through this area.

Background Information

The 41 Street corridor regularly experiences heavy traffic congestion during weekday afternoon peak hours and major special events. Additionally, daily congestion is exacerbated by factors like increased traffic from drivers detouring around ongoing construction and bottlenecks on nearby major roads.

The city's Transportation & Mobility Department will monitor and collect data prior to, during, and after the six-month pilot period to make any necessary adjustments. The city may also tweak the pilot based on performance and resident feedback. Any modifications will be shared with the community in advance.

Contact

For more information, please contact Gabriella Gonzalez, Mid Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator, at gabriellagonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov.

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