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I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) New southbound bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties 422904-2-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | New Bridge |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | from 4th St. in Pinellas Co. to south of SR 60 in Hillsborough Co. |
| Project Start | Spring 2020 |
| Length | 5.8 miles |
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| County | |
| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $865.3 million |
| Estimated Completion | Late 2025 |
| Contractor | Archer Western/Traylor Bros. Joint Venture |
About
This design-build project is building a new southbound/westbound (from Tampa to St. Petersburg) interstate bridge over Old Tampa Bay between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties in West Central Florida.
The new bridge is being built north of the current southbound/westbound (St. Petersburg to Tampa) interstate bridge.
The new bridge will consist of eight lanes; four general use lanes, (Tampa to St. Petersburg) and four Express lanes; two lanes from the St. Petersburg side toward Tampa, two lanes from the Tampa side toward St. Petersburg. A bicycle/pedestrian pathway separated from the roadway will is also included.
The existing southbound/westbound (Tampa to St. Petersburg) bridge will be converted to the new northbound/eastbound I-275 (St. Petersburg to Tampa).
As of March 2024: (click link to view image of bridge components)
- 100% of pilings have been driven.
- 96% of bridge footings have been completed.
- 95% of bridge columns have been completed.
- 88% of bridge caps have been completed.
- 62% of the bridge superstructure beams have been placed.
- 69% of bridge decks placed.
Once the new bridge is built and all traffic is moved into final alignment, the existing northbound/eastbound (St. Petersburg to Tampa) bridge will be removed.
Construction activities are expected to finish in late 2025.
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*Construction cost includes original construction contract amount plus approved contract changes. It does not include inspection oversight.
Contact Information
| Project Information |
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Maricelle Venegas
813-975-6204
RoadWork@dot.state.fl.us
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| Media Contact |
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Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
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Closures
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I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
Lane closures: Sunday, April 21 through Saturday, April 27 nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
