Closures

7th Ave between Central Ave and Nebraska Ave Temporarily Closed
Tampa, FL – 7th Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and Central Avenue remains closed through end of September 2025, weather permitting.
Motorists traveling westbound on 7th Avenue are being detoured around the work zone by turning right onto Nebraska Avenue, then left onto Palm Avenue, and finally left onto Central Avenue, continuing south toward 7th Avenue.
Eastbound 7th Avenue motorists are detouring around the work zone by turning left onto Central Avenue, then right onto Palm Avenue, and finally right onto Nebraska Avenue, continuing south toward 7th Avenue.
Electronic message boards and signage are in place to assist motorists traveling through the area. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone and remain alert for pedestrians and construction workers.
This road closure is necessary for crews to perform overhead bridge work as part of the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) Safety and Operational Improvements project. Construction activities are scheduled to finish in 2027.
For more information on this project or to sign up for alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com.
Southbound I-275 Ramp (Exit 45A) to Downtown East-West Continues Closing Nightly
Tampa, FL – The southbound I-275 ramp (Exit 45A) to Downtown East-West (Jefferson Street and Ashley Drive) will close nightly from Sunday, September 7, to Thursday, September 11, and again from Sunday, September 14, to Thursday, September 18, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.
Drivers should detour at Exit 46A, turn right on Floribraska Avenue, then left on Tampa Street, and continue south to access Scott Street, Laurel Street, and Cass Street.
Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will be used to assist motorists during these closures. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone and remain alert for pedestrians and construction workers.
These temporary nighttime ramp closures are necessary for crews to perform construction activities along interstate ramps for the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) Safety and Operational Improvements project.
For more information on this project or to sign up for traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com.
I-4 from I-275 to 21st Street
Lane closures (eastbound): Sunday, September 7 through Thursday, September 11 nights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Columbus Drive between Nebraska Avenue and Florida Avenue Continues Closing Daily
Tampa, FL – A temporary closure of Columbus Drive between Nebraska Avenue and Florida Avenue will occur daily on Wednesday, September 10, through Friday, September 12, and Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Westbound motorists will detour around the work zone by turning right onto Nebraska Avenue, then left onto Floribraska Avenue, and finally left onto Tampa Street, continuing south on Tampa Street toward Columbus Drive.
Eastbound motorists will detour around the work zone by turning left onto Florida Avenue, then right onto Floribraska Avenue, and finally right onto Nebraska Avenue, continuing south on Nebraska Avenue toward Columbus Drive.
Electronic message boards and signage will assist drivers traveling through the area. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone and remain alert for construction workers and pedestrians.
These daytime closures are necessary for crews to perform overhead bridge work for the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) Safety and Operational Improvements project. Construction activities are expected to finish in 2027.
For more information on this project or to receive alerts, visit FDOTTampaBay.com.
Palm Avenue between Central Avenue and Nebraska Avenue Continues Closing Nightly
Tampa, FL – A temporary road closure of Palm Avenue between Central Avenue and Nebraska Avenue will continue nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, September 7, through Thursday, September 11, weather permitting.
Motorists will have to detour around the work zone using Nebraska Avenue, Columbus Drive, and Central Avenue.
Electronic message boards and signage will assist drivers traveling through the area. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone and remain alert for pedestrians and construction workers.
These closures are necessary for crews to perform overhead bridge work for the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) safety and operational improvements project. Construction activities are expected to finish in 2027.
For more information on this project or to receive traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com
Temporary Closure: Elmore Ave from Floribraska Avenue to Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL – Beginning Monday, August 11, the Florida Department of Transportation will close Elmore Avenue from Floribraska Avenue to Columbus Drive for several months.
Other roadways (Central Avenue and Robles Street) will remain open to provide an alternate route to access Elmore Avenue.
This road closure is necessary for crews to perform construction activities along the west side of I-275 for the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) Safety and Operational Improvements project.
For more information or to sign up to receive alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com.

256423-3-52-01 : US 98 (Dade City Bypass) Widening from 7th St. S. to 7th St. N. [View Project]

Southbound US 98 Bypass REOPENED; south 7th Street connection to US 98/US 301 CLOSED
Dade City, FL – The southbound travel lane on the US 98 Bypass has reopened to traffic. The highway has returned to 2-way traffic from south of Lock Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard. This reopening allows both directions of travel to remain on the US 98 Bypass as construction continues to widen the highway to four lanes. Motorists are advised to remain alert to the new traffic pattern, construction workers, and new traffic signals at River Road/Whitehouse Avenue and where northbound 7th Street connects to the bypass just south of Gaddis Street.
The south end of 7th Street is now closed at the US 98/US 301 intersection. This closure of the 7th Street intersection is expected to be in place for approximately six months to construct a roundabout. Thru traffic will not be able to enter or exit 7th Street during the roundabout construction.
DETOUR: Traffic in both directions is detoured using the US 98 Bypass/US 301, Meridian Avenue, and 7th Street.
Detour Map
This closure was scheduled to begin September 8, but has been postponed to begin one week later.
Tuskeegee Avenue to Close at the US 98 Bypass for One Week, beginning September 15th
Dade City – Beginning Monday, September 15, 2025, the Tuskeegee Avenue connection to the US 98 Bypass/US 301 will close for construction work. Thru traffic will not be able to enter or exit Tuskeegee Avenue during the closure. The around-the-clock closure is expected to remain in place through approximately Sunday, September 21, 2025.
DETOUR: Traffic will be detoured on local roads using Tuskeegee Avenue, Wilson Street, Canal Street, Taylor Avenue, Delmar Street, and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
7th Street (south end) at US 98/US 301
Access to/from US 98/US 301 closed and detoured to the US 98 Bypass: 24 hours per day through approximately February 2026
US 98 (Dade City Bypass) from north of River Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard
Southbound closed and detoured to 7th Street: 24 hours per day through approximately September 2025

445317-1-52-01, 445317-2-52-01 : I-75 Widening from the Tampa Bypass Canal to Fowler Avenue [View Project]

437498-1-52-01 : SR 60 Courtney Campbell Causeway Pedestrian Overpass [View Project]