Miami Beach fails to reopen Ocean Drive

Miami Beach partially reopens Ocean Drive to traffic after years-long closure
For the first time in years, traffic is once again flowing down the full length of Ocean Drive as the sun rises over South Beach.
Miami Beach to remove Ocean Drive bike lane, pedestrian promenade. Here’s the timeline
Miami Beach closed Ocean Drive to cars entirely during the pandemic in May 2020. The city moved to the current configuration in January 2022, with initial approval from the county for one-way southbound car traffic with a two-way bike lane and the pedestrian promenade at the north end of the street.
Barriers to remain for now after Ocean Drive ordered to reopen to two-way traffic
Ocean Drive will reopen to two-way traffic after the Clevelander sued the city of Miami Beach, alleging the barriers in place harmed its business.
Miami Beach reopens Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic after judge’s order
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – After a judge’s order, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner was forced to reopen Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic. The city had turned the iconic boulevard, known for its row of historic Art Deco buildings in South Beach, into a pedestrian promenade with bicycle lanes.
Miami Beach faces delays in Ocean Drive traffic reopening amid safety concerns
A judge initially ordered the city to comply by January 15, but a stay was granted, giving the city an extension.
Miami Beach fails to reopen Ocean Drive after judge ruling. But residents want to keep it 1-way
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones explains why the city doesn't want Ocean Drive to return to two-way traffic. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. The Trump White House press secretary's gaffe prompted two words to trend online.
Judge rips Miami Beach for failing to open Ocean Drive to two-way traffic
Judge Beatrice Butchko Sanchez said the city was “trying to circumvent” her order to remove a pedestrian plaza at the north end of the road.
Miami Beach reopens Ocean Drive to two-way vehicle traffic, removing bike lanes
The city of Miami Beach announced that it is reopening Ocean Drive for two-way vehicle traffic and will remove bike lanes.
After Miami Beach agrees to return Ocean Drive to two-way traffic, courts grant new delay
Hours after Miami Beach officials agreed to remove a pedestrian plaza from Ocean Drive and return the entire street to two-way car traffic in compliance with a judge’s order, the Third District Court of Appeal said not so fast.
Miami Beach warns spring breakers that rowdy behavior won't be tolerated
The city will be imposing restrictions tbat include parking garage and lot closures, restricted beach access and security checkpoints.
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Iconic South Beach strip to welcome back two-way car traffic after court order
Miami Beach will remove the pedestrian plaza and bike lanes from Ocean Drive, returning two-way car traffic to the South ...
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