Rickenbacker Causeway

No fishing, walking or cycling, is allowed at at the Rickenbacker pier after closure for unspecified safety reasons, according to a post by Miami-Dade County transportation officials — much to the chagrin of local fishermen.

State transportation officials said popular parks — the main driver of weekend traffic jams — won’t be closed during repairs to the Rickenbacker flyover exit later this month. Is there a contingency plan in case the detours don’t work?

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is recommending a five-year, $5 million study to kick off major changes to the Rickenbacker Causeway, including a planned replacement of the aging Bear Cut Bridge.

Two cyclists were killed Sunday afternoon after being struck by an SUV on the Rickenbacker Causeway. It remains unclear how the accident occurred.