What Brickell Needs to Know About Ultra 2025: Traffic, Road Closures & Community Updates

Ultra Music Festival – Community Briefing Recap

Presented by: Vivian Hunter (Ultra), Commander Valdes, Lieutenant Sadler, Ray Martinez, Alex Alexieva

Festival Schedule | March 28–30, 2025

• Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

• Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

• Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Sound Testing:

• Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Friday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Safety & Police Presence

• 350+ sworn officers on-site and surrounding areas each day.

• Brickell Coverage: Up to Brickell Ave & 8th Street.

• Additional Patrol: 10 officers + 21 additional motor/bike units during egress.

• Marine Patrol: 4 dedicated boats hired by Ultra for coastline safety.

• Police details assigned to Watson Island, Marine Stadium, and Miami River.

• Marine Patrol citations: Double the number issued year-to-date compared to all of 2024.

Safety Walk Services by the Miami DDA

If you’re feeling uncomfortable walking alone during Ultra weekend, the Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Downtown Ambassadors will be offering free Safety Walks from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM on March 28–30 to help you get around safely. To request a safety walk, call 305-415-3896.

Getting to Ultra: Public Transportation Options

Miami-Dade Transit is offering extended Metrorail and Metromover service during Ultra Music Festival, making it easier for festival-goers to reach Bayfront Park.

• Friday & Saturday: Service runs from 5:00 AM until 2:00 AM the next morning

• Sunday: Service runs from 5:00 AM until 12:00 AM (midnight)

Traffic Management

• Traffic pattern begins: Thursday, 9 PM → Ends: Monday, 6 AM

• Northbound traffic: Will shift into southbound lanes near Intercontinental and return to normal near Bayside.

• Southbound traffic: Remains open via NE 2nd Ave and Miami Ave.

Brickell Avenue Closure:

• Begins 1 hour before end of show from 5th Street towards Biscayne Blvd

• Fri & Sat: 11 PM

• Sun: 9 PM

• Duration: 60–90 mins (for pedestrian safety and egress)

• Bridge coordination in place with Coast Guard to reduce lift times during egress.

Crime & Community Coordination

• Part 1 crime is down 24% YTD (compared to -18% last year).

• Police will maintain nightlife coverage throughout Brickell.

• Commander Valdes credits success to collaboration between police, residents, and businesses.

• Residents should expect increased foot traffic & congestion—“pack a little patience.”

Known Events During Ultra Weekend

• Ultra Music Festival | Bayfront Park | Main event – March 28–30

• Epic Hotel Pool Party | You can read More here

• Virginia Key Beach Party | 600 people per night – March 28-30 Fri–Sun, 6 PM–3 AM

• Marine Stadium | No large events scheduled this year

• Note: Virginia Key event is not city-permitted. It’s approved by the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. Takes place on the northeastern side of the park, and noise is expected to travel away from Brickell. This event includes both daytime and late-night sessions. The Brickell Homeowners Association is in communication with the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust to help mitigate potential traffic and noise impacts.

Additional Impacts

• Kids’ Playground at Bayfront Park: Closed for 11 days during setup and event dates.

• Community Traffic Advisory: A visual map will be shared and posted publicly.

Ultra Community Hotline

• If you have concerns, the Community Hotline (786-767-7272) is active from March 12 to April 8.

• Handled directly by Miami PD, with oversight from Lieutenant Sadler.

Expanded Code Enforcement Hours | Miami Music Week

• Sun - Wed 6 AM -1 AM

• Thursday: 6am - 3AM

• Friday & Saturday 24 Hours

• 786-457-0995

• City of Miami Noise Ordinance

  • Sec 36-4: No noise that is plainly audible from 100 feet away, any time

  • Sec 36-5: No Amplified music after 11 PM