MIAMI \u2014 Even before the big match kicked off, Miami Police were already blowing their whistles, directing cars and managing the surge of fans heading to Nu Stadium.<\/p>\n
Many worried game day could turn into a gridlock nightmare.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a lot of anxiety, that\u2019s why I brought my scooter,\u201d said Alex Valle.<\/p>\n
On two wheels, Valle zipped past slow but steadily moving cars driving into Freedom Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know what, I\u2019m actually pretty surprised how clear the traffic is, because it\u2019s a first game for a new stadium — right next to the airport, people catching their flights, but you know the traffic is not that bad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
It was a welcomed surprise after days of traffic warnings from law enforcement and the nearby airport. Miami Police said conditions have been very positive overall.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why we came early — five hours before — so we can see how it is. But so far it\u2019s pretty much very smooth,\u201d said Javier Jaramillo.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought it was going to be a mess to get here, but to be honest it took 15 minutes from my place in downtown to here,\u201d said Santiago.<\/p>\n
Officers were ready to reroute drivers and deploy drones to spot congestion hotspots. Neither was needed.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor Miami traffic, yeah it was good,\u201d Santiago added.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything seems nice. Super organized. Better than I expected,\u201d said David.<\/p>\n
There were restrictions for parking in residential areas. Police say no citations were issued.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n
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