Detour Planned for Wednesday Night: US 19 South of Northside Drive

Clearwater, FL – Beginning at 10 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, through 4 a.m. Thursday, February 26, a temporary detour will occur on US 19 just south of Northside Drive, weather permitting.

During this detour, motorists will have to use SR 580 (Main Street), to Belcher Road or McMullen Booth Road, and then SR 586 (Curlew Road) to access US 19. Medians will be open to motorists needing to make U-turns on either side of the work zone. Access to residents, businesses, and emergency vehicles to be maintained.

Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will assist motorists traveling through the area. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone and remain alert for construction workers.

This temporary closure is necessary for crews to perform overhead sign structure work as part of the ongoing improvements to US 19 from SR 580 to north of CR 95 in Pinellas County. For more information on this project or to sign up to receive construction updates and traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com