Six giant arches are rising over downtown Miami
· Under construction
The 1,025-foot I-395 Signature Bridge is reshaping the skyline and the roads through downtown, and plans call for reconnecting the neighborhoods beneath it.
The project
Connecting Miami
The Connecting Miami project rebuilds sections of I-395, S.R. 836 and I-95. Its centerpiece is the Signature Bridge, which the project team describes as a 1,025-foot bridge with six arches.
- Bridge length
- 1,025 feet, with six arches
- Roads rebuilt
- Sections of I-395, S.R. 836 and I-95
- Estimated cost
- $866 million, according to the project page (an estimate)
- Completion
- Anticipated in late 2029 (an estimate)
- Status
- Under construction
Traffic note · October 11
The project’s October 11 traffic alert listed overnight closures of the northbound and southbound I-95 ramps to westbound S.R. 836 from October 12 through October 16, between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Schedules change, so check the official traffic alerts (opens in a new tab) before you travel.
Why it matters · Our view
Beyond the new skyline landmark, the plans include reconnecting NW 2 Avenue beneath I-395, linking neighborhoods that the old highway divided. Projects like this change how people move through downtown, and which nearby blocks become easier to reach.
Sources
- Official project overview (opens in a new tab) (length, arches, cost, completion)
- Official construction updates and map (opens in a new tab)