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24/7 lane closures on Cypress Street at I-275
News Type: Off-interstate closures due to project
County: Hillsborough County
Project: I-275 Widening from east of SR 60 to downtown Tampa (Hillsborough River)

TAMPA -- One lane will remain closed around-the-clock in each direction of Cypress Street from east of Lois Avenue to west of Dale Mabry Highway through approximately July 2014. Watch for traffic shifts.

Southbound I-275 Exit to Lois Avenue CLOSED permanently
News Type: Closure
County: Hillsborough County
Project: I-275 Widening from east of SR 60 to downtown Tampa (Hillsborough River)

TAMPA -- The southbound I-275 exit ramp to Lois Avenue (Exit 40B) closed permanently Tuesday morning, February 26.

DETOUR DURING CONSTRUCTION: Exit to Westshore Boulevard (Exit 40A, next interchange), turn right and go north to Cypress Street, then turn right and go east to Lois Avenue.

FUTURE REPLACEMENT: Within the next two years, the new interchange configuration will feature a new southbound I-275 exit to westbound Cypress Street, just east of Lois Avenue. This will allow access to both directions of Lois Avenue, as well as a new access to the Westshore business and residential areas.

Lois Avenue entrance to northbound I-275 now closed for extended period
News Type: Closure
County: Hillsborough County
Project: I-275 Widening from east of SR 60 to downtown Tampa (Hillsborough River)

TAMPA -- The entrance ramp onto northbound I-275 from Lois Avenue closed April 9, 2013. It is estimated to remain closed until late 2014.

DETOUR: Go east on Cypress Street, turn left onto northbound Dale Mabry Highway and use that road's entrance ramp to northbound I-275.

Traffic pacing on I-275 on Skyway Bridge several early mornings
News Type: Sunshine Skyway Bridge News
County: Pinellas County
Project: Tampa Bay Sunguide on I-275 from the Manatee Toll Plaza to 54th Avenue S. (ITS)

ST. PETERSBURG -- Traffic will be slowed to about 10 MPH one or more times and paced slowly by law enforcement officers on I-275 on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge several early mornings. Drivers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

The paces are scheduled for the northbound lanes between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday (May 14 - 16) mornings. Paces will be scheduled between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the southbound lanes Friday (May 17), Monday (May 20) and Tuesday (May 21) mornings.

Northbound I-75 traffic on temporary bridge over Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
News Type: Closure
County: Hillsborough/Pasco County
Project: I-75 Widening from Fowler Avenue to State Road 56

NEW TAMPA -- Northbound I-75 traffic was switched to a temporary bridge over Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (Exit 270) May 8, 2012.

Drivers be alert!

> Be alert to the alignment change. South of the bridge, the travel lanes now curve to the right (towards the exit ramps), then straighten out and cross Bruce B. Downs, then curve to the left to rejoin the original alignment.

> The posted speed limit through the temporary lanes and bridge is 55 MPH.

> Northbound traffic will use the bridge for about 2 years as the two existing bridges are demolished and rebuilt.

Around-the-Clock Lane Closure and Ramp Closure in place at 22nd Street on the Selmon Expressway
News Type: Closures on Selmon Expressway
County: Hillsborough County
Project: I-4 / Selmon Expressway Connector (new road)

TAMPA -- As of October 28, the 22nd Street entrance ramp onto the eastbound Selmon Expressway (SR 618) is closed, as is one lane of the eastbound Selmon Expressway from 22nd Street (Exit 9) to 26th Street.

These are both long-term, around-the-clock closures. The entrance ramp is estimated to reopen in spring 2013; the single-lane closure on the eastbound mainline of the Expressway is estimated to reopen in fall 2013.

DETOUR for the entrance ramp closure: Motorists are directed east on State Road 60 (Adamo Drive) to the 50th Street entrance ramp onto the eastbound Selmon Expressway.

Closure Policy
We've had our engineers design the reconstruction of the interstates so as to disrupt travel of the motoring public the least possible. That's why the majority of our interstate closures are done during the late-night and early-morning hours. In most cases, you will find at least the same number of lanes open during daytime hours as were available before construction began. Though our closure hours vary from project to project, the general window for lane closures is 9:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Please go to the project areas of your choice (by clicking on the interstate shields to the left) for specific closure hours for those projects and for currently scheduled projects in those areas.

511 Travel Information
For real time traffic information, motorists can dial 511 or visit the 511tampabay.com Web site.  We encourage you to call before you go (to avoid using the phone while driving) to find out about conditions on your planned route.

Commercial Radio Traffic Reports
Motorists should be aware that the Tampa Bay area has several traffic reporting agencies that provide local radio and television stations with traffic information. These reports are updated and broadcast frequently on most area stations, particularly during the morning and afternoon drive times. Information provided includes areas of heavy traffic volume, accidents, and closures.

Alternate Routes
If you choose to avoid traveling through our construction areas, other corridors are available as alternatives:

For Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, these alternate routes include U.S. Highway 92, State Road 574, State Road 60, and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. All of the roads are south of the I-4 corridor, and with the exception of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, all will take you through urbanized areas with many crossroads and intersections.

For Interstate 275 in Hillsborough County, both Florida Avenue and Nebraska Avenue (U.S. 41) run parallel to the interstate.

For Interstate 275 in Pinellas County, 4th Street, 9th Street, and U.S. 19 are major alternative roadways.

Please consult a road map to choose the route most suitable to your needs.