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Carmageddon is returning to Miami-Dade County this weekend. <\/p>\n
On Saturday, there will likely be traffic impacts and increased congestion near Miami International Airport<\/a>, thanks to Inter Miami CF\u2019s<\/a> highly anticipated debut match at Miami Freedom Park\u2019s Nu Stadium <\/a>against Austin FC at 7:30 p.m. Airport officials are advising travelers to plan ahead and allow additional time when traveling to or from the airport between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The stadium officially opens at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile this marks an exciting moment for the community, airport users should be prepared for possible travel delays in the surrounding area,\u201d the airport warned in a press release<\/a>. \u201cThe match, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., is expected to bring higher traffic volumes, particularly at airport entrances and exits on Le Jeune Road and Douglas Road.\u201d<\/p>\n The three stadium parking entrances<\/a>, which open at 4:30 p.m., are on Northwest 14th Street, Douglas Road, and the northbound side of LeJeune (adjacent to the airport). Fans hoping to park at the stadium must buy a parking pass in advance. Inter Miami is incentivizing fans to take public transportation to the stadium by offering $10 food-and-beverage credits to those who travel via Tri-Rail, Metrorail, Metrobus, Trolley, or Broward County Transit.<\/p>\n \u201cTo redeem, fans should visit the Guest Services booth located outside Section 101 and present proof of public transportation use along with their match ticket,\u201d the website<\/a> reads. \u201cOne credit will be issued per person. Please note: this credit is valid only for the specific match attended and does not carry over to future games.\u201d<\/p>\n It has been a long time coming for Inter Miami fans who have had to travel to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to see the team and witness the greatness of star Lionel Messi<\/a> in person. The 25,000-seat stadium at the site of the former Melreese County Club, just east of MIA, is part of the 131-acre Miami Freedom Park development, which will feature a 58-acre public park, athletic fields, retail shops, office space, restaurants, hotels, an entertainment venue, and an eco-tourism adventure park<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the years leading up to the stadium\u2019s opening, Miamians have worried about the potential traffic impacts due to its close proximity. So, people are not exactly surprised to hear the airport\u2019s warning. <\/p>\n \u201cNo one could have predicted this,\u201d one X user wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n