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Miami Beach Has a New Plan for Ocean Drive


August 29, 2017

Navigating around on Ocean Drive’s sidewalks can be a tricky process, especially on the weekends when activity is typically high with pedestrians. To try and alleviate some of the “congestion”, Miami Beach is launching a new experimental initiative of sorts aimed at making South Beach’s perennially popular thoroughfare a little more pedestrian friendly.

Beginning the first weekend of September, Miami Beach intends to block off a single traffic lane so pedestrians can safely utilize it. The initiative will essentially expand the sidewalk by five feet which should make it easier to navigate as well as improving safety. This new experiment will remain in effect throughout the rest of the month. The way it will work is Ocean Drive will become a one-way southbound lane extending from Fifth to 11th Street. For those wondering about the fewer street parking spots, the city is encouraging drivers to take advantage of the municipal garages located at Seventh, 13th and 16th streets.

For those who may be concerned about these changes, it’s worth emphasizing that this new experiment will only be happening during the weekends. The one exception is Labor Day weekend where Ocean Drive’s one-way lane will remain in effect until the early morning hours on Tuesday.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.