Road closures in Miami-Dade for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, III Points Festival

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida. – As music fans flock to Miami-Dade this weekend, road closures in Miami Gardens and Wynwood are expected to make traffic difficult, particularly due to the influx of Taylor Swift concertgoers.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop at Hard Rock Stadium draws a crowd of fans, including families like the Lunenfelds from New Jersey, who are attending their third Swift concert.

“Their music reminds me of being 16 again, the fear – it’s nostalgic,” said Heddy Lunenfeld, who was in attendance with her two daughters, Fiona, 13, and Lexi, 9.

“It takes me back to when I was 16 and feeling all the feelings that all girls feel when they hear Taylor Swift,” Lunenfeld said.

Fiona, following in her mother’s footsteps, shares the same appreciation for Swift’s music.

“We grew up with her and her music is nostalgic and just really good,” she says.

The family, who just saw the Eras tour in Brazil, can’t wait to enjoy the concert experience in South Florida.

Her enthusiasm was shared by many who flocked to the concerts in South Florida and filled hotels like Loews Coral Gables. Felix Llibre, sales manager of the hotel, highlighted the economic impact of the concert: “We see a huge impact on the concert when you look at the increase in occupancy compared to the same weekend last year. We have several reservations for the concert.”

WATCH LIVE: Sky 10 flew over the Hard Rock Stadium on Friday evening as Taylor Swift fans gathered for the first night of her Eras Tour.

Loews Coral Gables has even planned a “Swiftie Sunday Brunch” with themed cocktails, dishes and live music to cater to Swift fans staying at the hotel. “We’re really excited to sell out tonight,” Llibre added.

However, due to the influx of visitors, there will be disruption to traffic throughout the district. Motorists should prepare for closures around Hard Rock Stadium, including:

• Turnpike on-ramps and exits

• Northwest 199th Street between Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 14th Court

5:00 p.m. Traffic Update: Eras Tour Edition

Miami Gardens residents can bypass the closures with a city-issued resident permit or driver’s license with a local address. You may also use the access ramps to access the turnpike.

Meanwhile in Wynwood there is further disruption at the III Points Music Festival as streets are closed until 8am on Sunday

Click here to read Hard Rock Stadium’s information guide on what fans can expect on concert day.

Swiftie Sunday Brunch

For those either winding down a weekend of Taylor Swift mania or getting ready for their final show in Miami, Loews Coral Gables Hotel is offering a special “Swiftie Sunday Brunch.” The hotel is transforming its regular Americana Kitchen brunch into a themed event with live music, Swift-inspired signature cocktails and specially prepared dishes.

Local poet Ryan Ashley will also be on hand to pen personalized prose for guests, inspired by Taylor Swift’s latest album. The Tortured Poets Department.

Brunch takes place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live entertainment from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children under 5 eat free.