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Tampa’s Westshore Interchange (I-275/SR 60) Safety and Operational Improvements 447107-2-32; 447107-2-52; 447107-3-52; 447107-4-52
Project Details
| Work Type | Interchange reconstruction, sidewalk and shared use path connectivity, and reconnection of local streets under I-275 |
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| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | I-275 from the Howard Frankland Bridge to east of Lois Avenue, SR 60 from I-275 to N of Spruce Street |
| Project Start | January 2026 |
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| Contractor | Superior-Lane Joint Venture |
About
This project is a comprehensive effort to modernize the Tampa Westshore Interchange through roadway and infrastructure improvements. The ultimate design for the I-275/SR 60 interchange includes a comprehensive reconfiguration to enhance traffic flow, capacity, and safety. The redesigned interchange will feature new flyover ramps with direct connections to I-275 north, SR 60, and Tampa International Airport, along with dedicated lanes for local and airport traffic to reduce weaving conflicts. Wider lanes and longer merge areas will provide safer entry and exit movements, while enhanced drainage, lighting, and landscaping will improve both safety and the overall appearance of the corridor. Together, these improvements will transform the interchange into a safer, more efficient connection for commuters, residents, and visitors.
The project is being delivered as a phased design-build, with Priority 1A serving as the initial construction phase, which is currently underway.
Priority 1A – Currently Under Construction
The Priority 1A phase focuses on reconstructing key interchange elements to improve traffic operations, safety, and local connectivity. Improvements include:
- Reconstructing portions of I-275 and SR 60 with updated general-use lanes
- Constructing the northbound I-275 Express Lanes from the Howard Frankland Bridge to the future Reo Street Bridge
- Replacing the existing loop ramp from eastbound SR 60 to northbound I-275 with a new flyover ramp
- Constructing a new flyover ramp from the Howard Frankland Bridge to SR 60 and the Tampa International Airport
- Adding a new southbound I-275 entrance ramp from Reo Street
- Reconnecting local roadways at Reo Street, Occident Street, and Trask Street to improve local access and circulation
- Enhancing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity through shared-use paths and aesthetic improvements.
The future phases are scheduled for funding in 2030 and 2032.
Public Involvement
Upcoming Construction Open House
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, invites you to attend and participate in a Construction Open House for Tampa’s Westshore Interchange (TWI) (I-275/S.R. 60) Safety and Operational Improvements Project. The public meeting will be held live online Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and in-person Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
To allow for maximum participation, the Construction Open House will be held in two formats including a live online option and an in-person meeting. The information presented will be identical for both formats.
Virtual Presentation:
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please sign up using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/110095651870836569
The virtual presentation will remain on the project webpage after the meeting date.
In-Person:
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
5517 West La Salle Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Contact Information
| Project Information |
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Zach Stringer
813-975-3691
Zachary.Stringer@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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Northbound I-275 Exit 39 Ramp to SR 60 West and SR 589 North Closing Nightly
Tampa, FL – The left northbound I-275 Exit 39 ramp bridge to SR 60 West/SR 589 North (Clearwater and Tampa International Airport) will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, and Sunday, March 8, through Friday, March 13, weather permitting.
Motorists traveling to Tampa International Airport, SR 60 (Memorial Highway), and northbound SR 589 (Veterans Expressway) should take Exit 39 and continue east on West Kennedy Boulevard/SR 60, then turn left at the signalized intersection onto SR 60 northbound and follow signs to Tampa International Airport or SR 589 (Veterans Expressway). The eastbound access to Kennedy Boulevard and Westshore will remain open.
Advanced warning signs and message boards will be placed to assist motorists during these closures. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone and remain alert for construction workers and equipment.
These temporary nighttime ramp closures are necessary for crews to install Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) elements, including advanced warning signs and a temporary barrier wall, as part of early construction activities for the Tampa Westshore Interchange (I-275/SR 60) project.
For more information on this project or to sign up for traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com.
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E. FRONTAGE ROAD FROM CENTURY PARK DRIVE TO W. LAUREL STREET WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 3, 2026
Starting February 17, 2026, E. Frontage Road from Century Park Drive to W. Laurel Street (located east of SR 60/Memorial Highway) will be closed until March 3, 2026.
Motorists traveling from West Laurel Street will detour around the work zone by traveling south on North O’Brien Street to access businesses near West Cypress Street.
Motorists traveling from Century Park Drive will detour around the work zone by turning south onto East Frontage Road, then continuing east to access West Cypress Street, then north on North O’Brien Street to access West Laurel Street.
This section of E. Frontage Road is closed to allow crews to perform utility relocation and install drainage infrastructure to support future safety and operational improvements at the Tampa Westshore Interchange.
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Frontage Road from W. Cypress Street to W. Lemon Street
Continuous road closure: 24 hours per day through January 2027Frontage Road from W. Cypress Street to Cypress Center Drive
Continuous lane Closure: 24 hours per day through January 2027
