Guest pod Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16597632.htmMiami Police are preparing to close several city streets for Super Bowl events.If gridlock paralyzes the area, police and the Florida Department of Transportation are prepared to temporarily close the eastbound MacArthur Causeway from Interstate 95, forcing beachbound drivers to use either the Julia Tuttle or 79th Street causeways. Watch for overhead electronic message boards and temporary signs for road closure notices.The following roads will be closed near the NFL headquarters at the Biscayne Bay Marriott, Radisson and Doubletree Grand hotels from today until 6 p.m. Monday: Northeast Fourth Avenue, between 15th and 19th streets, and North Bayshore Drive, between NE 15th and 19th streets. Drivers must display the proper Super Bowl credentials or a residential pass to gain access to the area.Biscayne Boulevard will be closed between Northeast 13th and 15th streets for a VIP gala at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts from 10 a.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday.Southbound Biscayne traffic will be rerouted westbound on Northeast 15th Street to Northeast Second Avenue. Northbound traffic will be rerouted to Northeast First Avenue. Gala attendees are being instructed to enter the Carnival Center from Northeast Second Avenue and 14th Street.Further complicating an already overcrowded roadgrid: 3,500 people are expected to descend on Watson Island Friday evening for an invitation only party at Parrot Jungle Island. The event is slated for 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Police are developing contingencies to get partygoers over to Watson Island from Biscayne Boulevard near Bicentennial Park if they are forced to close I-395 and the MacArthur Causeway.Authorities also will be closing Southwest Third Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets for an NFL-sanctioned party at Finnegan's By the River. Southwest Third Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, will be converted to two-way traffic.Miami Beach Police are warning area drivers to expect heavy traffic, especially in the South Beach area.Starting today, Ocean Drive will be closed between Fifth and 15th streets. It is scheduled to reopen sometime Monday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicoleC Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I read that the Superbowl hype isn't what they thought it would be. Hotels that thought they would be fully booked are not. They are lowering rates and removing minimum stay requirements. Scalpers are being forced to lower tickets prices (the horror!) Regardless, I think I am going to stay home this weekend - I don't think I want to deal with the possibility of nightmare traffic and no (or cost prohibitive) parking. Besides, I am attempting a hiatus from the nightlife in order to save $$$ for WMC and possibly Europe in the summer (?Daft Punk, Ibiza, Love Parade? I hope!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 good info... this should be a sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr.miami Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 This sounds like it is gonna be a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan T. Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I read that the Superbowl hype isn't what they thought it would be. Hotels that thought they would be fully booked are not. They are lowering rates and removing minimum stay requirements. Scalpers are being forced to lower tickets prices (the horror!) Regardless, I think I am going to stay home this weekend - I don't think I want to deal with the possibility of nightmare traffic and no (or cost prohibitive) parking. Besides, I am attempting a hiatus from the nightlife in order to save $$$ for WMC and possibly Europe in the summer (?Daft Punk, Ibiza, Love Parade? I hope!!!)SAVE yourself till next weekend------->WE WILL EAT CAKE! MY BIRTHDAY CAKE THAT IS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I saw that sign on 395 that said they are closing it. I can't even imagine what that means. How can they close one of the main thoroughfares to the island? I am wondering if that means it will only be closed to non-local traffic. But then how will everyone get to the big party on Ocean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 oh wonderful. i work in downtown and live in sobe. i should have a fun evening. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 0crystal0 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I saw that sign on 395 that said they are closing it. I can't even imagine what that means. How can they close one of the main thoroughfares to the island? I am wondering if that means it will only be closed to non-local traffic. But then how will everyone get to the big party on Ocean?i haven't seen anything anywhere about resident v non-resident traffic. we can always take the venetian or 195 since we know how. i guess they are thinking that the tourists who don't know where they are going will just not go anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Comport Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Daft Punk, Ibiza, Love Parade, Amsterdam........ That will be the European Summer Tour.... ;D I think we would need to retire atfer that... Go out with a bang..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 oh wonderful. i work in downtown and live in sobe. i should have a fun evening. :-\Car party on the MacArthur! Holla! I'll see you there, boyeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frankthetank Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Daft Punk, Ibiza, Love Parade, Amsterdam........ That will be the European Summer Tour.... ;D I think we would need to retire atfer that... Go out with a bang.....Retire? No matter how old ya get there is never a good time to retire. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Comport Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 <~~~~ Never going to retire... ) I know... I agree with you... I am not saying i am to old(I am young).. I am saying that is one hell of a trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I'm hearing eastbound MacArthur is closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I'm hearing eastbound MacArthur is closed? Fuck, I was afraid of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Time to swim. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soozin Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 good lord dude this is insane... i knew sunday would be bad but i didnt think it would be so f'd up even today.. sheesh... maybe i wont be goin to miami tom night afteralll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 ugh this suckkkks... i plan to be on south beach saturday night... sounds like my power nap will be cut in half so i can park and get to cafeteria.. LOLshit.hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Here's my advice, for what it's worth. Park on the mainland, cab it in and out. If you're in a group it won't be bad. Back and forth is $40 max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Electric Eel Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 ugh this suckkkks... i plan to be on south beach saturday night... sounds like my power nap will be cut in half so i can park and get to cafeteria.. LOLshit.hmmmhmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Hmmmm. Well, there's something worth checking out on the Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chica Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 WHAT a mess!!!! Im soooo Happy Im not there!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicoleC Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 any reports about last night? still debating about going out tonight (probably not, but i thought i would at least ask) traffic/parking situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr.miami Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 I'm going out, but taking a taxi because parking will probably be a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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