I-4 at McIntosh Road
Lane closures (westbound): Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 12 nights from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

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.