Two I-275 ramps to close temporarily at the 54th Avenue N interchange

St. Petersburg – Beginning Thursday night, April 9, 2026, two I-275 interchange ramps are scheduled to close for an extended period:

1. Southbound I-275 Exit 26 ramp to 54th Avenue N.
2. Westbound 54th Avenue N entrance ramp onto southbound I-275.

The ramps are expected to be closed for reconstruction at least several months (until approximately summer/fall 2026). Detours for each ramp closure will be signed to guide drivers as follows:

• DETOUR for southbound I-275 Exit 26 ramp to 54th Avenue N: Continue south on I-275 past Exit 26 and exit at 38th Avenue N (Exit 25). At the bottom of the ramp, turn right and go west on 38th Avenue N, then turn right onto US 19 (34th Street N) and go north to 54th Avenue N.     Detour Map
   
• DETOUR for westbound 54th Avenue north onto southbound I-275: Continue west on 54th Avenue N past the entrance ramp. Turn left at US 19 (34th Street N) and go south. Turn left onto 38th Avenue N and go east to the entrance ramp onto southbound I-275.     Detour Map

Drivers are advised to plan some extra time to travel the detour routes.

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