Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) is operating the Metromover on a delayed Saturday schedule on designated weekends as part of an ongoing infrastructure upgrade project, with free replacement bus shuttle service available between stations during the closure window.

What is changing about Metromover service on Saturdays?

MDT is opening the Metromover system significantly later than normal on designated Saturdays, with the Inner Loop and Brickell Loop resuming service at approximately 2 p.m. and the Omni Loop following at approximately 3 p.m. Riders who depend on the system during the morning and midday hours will face extended waits before trains are available.

  • Inner Loop and Brickell Loop open at approximately 2 p.m. on affected Saturdays.
  • Omni Loop opens approximately one hour later, at around 3 p.m.
  • Normal operating hours apply on all other days of the week.

Why is Miami-Dade Transit delaying Metromover service on those days?

MDT is using the early Saturday hours to advance a Metromover Upgrade Project aimed at making the Downtown Miami automated people-mover more reliable and efficient. The agency says the improvements are designed to strengthen system reliability and increase vehicle frequency, which would shorten wait times for riders once the work is complete.

What transportation options are available while the Metromover is closed?

MDT is providing a free bus shuttle service to connect Metromover stations during the closure window on each affected Saturday. The shuttles begin running at 5:30 a.m. — at or before the system's normal opening time — and continue operating until the Metromover opens for the day, ensuring riders are not left without an alternative.

  • Free shuttle service launches at 5:30 a.m. on each affected Saturday.
  • Shuttles run between Metromover stations and operate until train service resumes.
  • No fare is charged for the replacement bus service.

What does the upgrade project mean for Downtown Miami riders long-term?

For the thousands of commuters, residents, and visitors who rely on the Metromover to navigate Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the Omni district, the temporary Saturday disruptions are intended as a trade-off for a faster and more dependable system. MDT has indicated the upgrades are targeted at reducing the headways — the gaps between trains — that have long been a source of frustration for regular users of the fare-free system.

This reporting is based on service information published by the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) at miamidade.gov.