Hurricane Irma Florida: Miami Beach Reopens

MIAMI BEACH, FL — The city of Miami Beach is back in business as Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway.

Mayor Philip Levine released a new advisory Monday night saying the city will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. and that residents can use any causeway to access the beach.

"This is 4 hours ahead of schedule, due to our team who will be working tirelessly through the night to make this possible. We greatly appreciate your patience," Levine said. (For more information on Irma's aftermath and other Miami Beach stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

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A valid resident ID is required for entry, he said.

Beginning TMWR at 8AM all Cswy access will be open to residents, businesses & visitors.
Thank you for your patience during this time! #Irma
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) September 12, 2017

Levine warned of possible fallen power lines and trees blocking some roads and said most of the city doesn't have power. Numerous traffic signals aren't working as well, and those intersections should be treated as a four-way stop.

A long line of cars amassed on Interstate 195 at just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, waiting for the road blocks to be removed.

The entryways have been blocked since Sunday night.

Miami Beach Trolley service will resume operations at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Free parking in public garages will be extended until Monday.

More than 200 uniformed police officers will patrol the city all night to discourage looting, Levine said.

"Our community, working together, has excelled at keeping everyone safe before and during Hurricane Irma. Let's make sure that we do the same during our return and recovery," he said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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