Here’s why there was a big backup on the northbound Florida Turnpike near the Don Shula
Florida Turnpike commuters out of South Miami-Dade might want to give themselves a little extra time after a multi-car crash at the State Road 874 split.
The crash, which happened before 7:30 a.m., had the three northbound turnpike lanes blocked and traffic backed up three miles, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Traffic cameras showed that clog lasted until around 8:30 a.m. before clearing.
This breaking news story will be updated.
This story was originally published August 23, 2021 at 8:17 AM.
David J. Neal
Miami Herald