Formula 1 is roaring back to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens from May 1–3, 2026, and city officials are already warning residents to brace for road closures, ramp shutdowns and serious traffic around the venue. Some streets and Florida’s Turnpike exits near the stadium will be affected well before race day, so nearby residents and businesses are being urged to plan alternate routes as crews build the temporary Miami International Autodrome on the stadium campus.
The City of Miami Gardens posted a traffic advisory on April 23 outlining closures for NW 27th Avenue, NW 199th Street and nearby Turnpike ramps, including exact times for each day of the event. According to City of Miami Gardens, NW 27th Ave/NW 199th St will be closed during evening windows on May 1–3, and Florida’s Turnpike Exit 2X ramps are scheduled to close starting 8 a.m. on April 30 and remain shut through the weekend, with full-day closures on May 1–2 and until midnight on May 3.
Roads, Ramps And What’s Closed When
The official F1 schedule lists practice and qualifying on May 1, a sprint on May 2 and the main race on May 3, with headline sessions running in the evening, per Formula 1. Local reporting and past race weekends also show that closures of NW 199th Street, NW 14th Court and NW 27th Avenue, plus the Turnpike ramps, have created long delays for commuters and residents in previous years, according to CBS Miami.
Where To Pick Up A Local Access Pass
Residents and local businesses can pick up a Local Access Pass at Miami Gardens City Hall, with pickup hours Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Per City of Miami Gardens, the pass lets holders bypass some road closures but does not count for stadium parking. A photo ID is required, and the pass expires July 31, 2026.
Practical Tips For Residents And Visitors
If you usually rely on Exit 2X to get near the stadium, you will want a Plan B for race weekend and consider approach routes that use 441 or east-side arteries instead. Local parking guides and shuttle services warn that official lots can take an hour or more to clear and that rideshare fares spike, so plan trips accordingly; see local parking guidance for more detail at Parking Miami Stadium…