G20 Summit to Close Doral Park and Alter School Schedules in December
City officials detail road closures, remote work options, and virtual learning plans for the December 14-15 event.
By Aiko Brooks ·
Residents of Doral will face closed roads and altered school schedules next month as the city prepares to host world leaders. The 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for December 14 and 15, but officials say security activity and traffic impacts may begin as early as December 10.
Mayor Christi Fraga announced these details at a press conference at the Doral Government Center. She was joined by Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo, Miami-Dade County School Board Member Danny Espino, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Berrios of the United States Secret Service. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava also attended the briefing.
Traffic disruptions will be concentrated near the Summit venue. Officials expect road closures, detours, and security checkpoints along NW 87th Avenue and NW 36th Street. The city urges residents to avoid these areas and limit nonessential travel during the event. Specific closure maps will be released as security plans are finalized.
Doral Central Park will be closed to the public from December 11 through December 16. Recreational programs scheduled during that week will move to other city parks. The closure allows space for Summit-related operations and security staging.
Local schools will adjust their schedules for the two-day event. A memorandum from Miami-Dade County Public Schools dated October 26 approved a virtual instructional option for seven Doral-area public schools on December 14 and 15. These schools include Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School, and Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School. The district is also coordinating changes to transportation and after-school programs.
Charter and private schools have also confirmed their plans. Downtown Doral Charter Schools, Doral Academy, and Shelton Academy will offer virtual instruction on those dates. Divine Savior Academy will suspend classes entirely. Parents at other private institutions should contact their schools directly to confirm schedules.
Businesses in affected zones are encouraged to let employees work remotely if possible. The city has published a downloadable letter at www.cityofdoral.com/g20 that employees can share with employers. This letter explains the anticipated impacts and encourages remote work during the affected dates.
Doral Police Chief Matthew Castillo outlined the department’s security preparations. Training includes civil disturbance drills, traffic control exercises, and coordination with federal and state partners. Following the press conference, the department unveiled a new Mobile Command Center. This unit features advanced communications technology for real-time coordination and will be positioned near the Summit venue. It will also serve as a resource for future emergencies and major events.
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Berrios reported that no specific threats have been identified to date. He emphasized that federal, state, and local agencies are working closely together. Residents are asked to follow law enforcement instructions and respect security perimeters.
The city will host two town halls for residents to ask questions. The first is scheduled for November 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Doral Central Park. The second will take place on November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Doral Legacy Park. Residents can register for Doral Alerts to receive updates on traffic and safety.
City officials will continue to share updates as plans are finalized. The most current information is available at www.cityofdoral.com/g20 and through the city’s Instagram accounts.
