CBS News Miami · Engineer's website exposes Brickell Bridge rush hour gridlock in Miami
One local engineer built a real-time website to prove it.
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CBS News Miami · 
WLRN Originally published by Refresh Miami
When Miami's bridge goes up, this founder wants your blood pressure to stay down
A platform built to answer one very Miami question.
Refresh Miami
When Miami's bridge goes up, this founder wants your blood pressure to stay down
Miami's oldest and largest tech community, 16,000+ members.
Infobae
El puente de Brickell complica el tránsito en Miami
Anticipate openings and plan alternative routes.
Two sides of the bridge.
One app to save time, or capture attention.
For Drivers: Save Time
No more guessing. Open the app and instantly see if the bridge is up or down. FL511 automation keeps it accurate 24/7. Reroute before you get trapped in the Brickell gridlock.
- No sign-in required to check status
- See opening patterns with Pro heatmap
- Get push alerts before the bridge opens
For Creators: Capture Attention
When the bridge goes up, hundreds of drivers are stuck staring at their phones. Turn their waiting time into your captive audience.
- Share your TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Live
- Go live for just 15 points
- Outbid the current streamer for the slot
The Attention Marketplace
Own the wait.
Turn 15 minutes of gridlock into your captive audience. Stream to every driver waiting at the bridge.
1
Bridge Goes Up
Every driver opens the app to check the status. They're stuck, phones in hand, waiting.
2
Claim the Slot
Go live for 15 points — or outbid the current streamer in a 60-second micro-auction.
3
Own the Screen
Your live stream is broadcasted to everyone waiting at the bridge. A captive audience that can't scroll away.
Works with
TikTok
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook
How Points Work
Earn points for free by helping the community. Use them to stream, bid for slots, or unlock a Pro day pass.
+3
Report status
+3
Confirm report
+15
Invite a friend
+1
Daily check-in
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Unlock powerful insights to stay ahead of the bridge.
Timeline & Forecast
60-minute timeline with past openings and smart forecast. Know when the bridge is likely to open — before it happens.
Timeline PRO Forecast: Likely clear for ~20 mins
-30m +30m
NOW
Past Possible future
Live in the app
Vessel Radar
Track vessels approaching the bridge in real-time. Know before it goes up — not after you're stuck in traffic.
~8 min
~12 min
1 mi
1 mi
Downstream → ← Upstream
Live in the app
Smart Push Notifications
Get notified when a vessel is approaching — minutes before the bridge actually opens. Leave earlier, arrive on time.
Works in your browser — no app download needed.
Ad-Free Experience
No ads, no distractions. Just clean, instant bridge status. Focus on what matters — getting where you need to go.
Raise Duration
Every Pro bridge learns its own rhythm. Watch the live raise against 90 days of its history — so a long wait never blindsides you. It's a pattern, not a prediction.
Usual raise length PRO
12m
0 usual 10–16m 30m
In the typical reopen window (10–16m)
Historical raise length
1–9m 12%
10–16m 61%
17–24m 22%
25–30m 5%
Based on 287 raises · rebuilt weekly · not a prediction
Live in the app while the bridge is raised
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Get StartedInvite friends, earn points
Share your link — you both get +15 points. That's a free stream slot for each of you.
Dual-Source Accuracy
FL511 automation provides 24/7 official bridge status detection. Community reports serve as a real-time backup. Two independent sources ensure you always get accurate, up-to-the-second information.
Local business?
Target the gridlock.
When the bridge goes up, hundreds of people open IsBridgeUp and wait. Your business is 200 meters away. Put your offer in front of them at exactly the right moment.
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Parking affiliate
Offer nearby parking to stranded drivers. Earn per click.
What Miami is saying
Join thousands of drivers and creators already using IsBridgeUp.
"Saved me from being late to work twice this week. I just check it before leaving Brickell Key."
Sarah M.
Driver
"I streamed my DJ set while the bridge was up. Had 300 people locked in for 15 minutes. Insane engagement."
@MiamiDJ
Creator
"The vessel radar warned me 8 minutes before the bridge went up. Changed my route and made it to the office on time. Pro pays for itself."
David L.
Pro User
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No App Store required.
IsBridgeUp works instantly in your browser. Add it to your home screen in two taps for quick access and push alerts. No download, no updates — always the latest version.
1. Tap Share
In Safari or Chrome menu
2. "Add to Home Screen"
Select from the list
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On Android/Desktop Chrome: tap ⋮ → "Install app"
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