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US 19 New Interchanges and Roadway Improvements from SR 580 to the north of CR 95 256774-3-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | New Interchanges |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | From SR 580 to the north of CR 95 |
| Project Start | Spring 2023 |
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| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $242.7 million |
| Estimated Completion | 2029 |
| Contractor | Johnson Bros. Corporation, A Southland Company |
About
The interchange and roadway improvement project is modifying the existing six-lane divided highway to a six-lane controlled access roadway with one-way frontage roads in both directions parallel to US 19 from SR 580 (Main Street) to the north of CR 95/CR 39 in Pinellas County.
In addition, new interchanges will be added just north of Boy Scout Road and at SR 586 (Curlew Road) to improve traffic flow along this corridor.
A pedestrian underpass will be added between Evans Road and Republic Drive and a pedestrian bridge over US 19 is being constructed at Northside Drive.
Construction is estimated to finish in 2029.
Click to view the virtual presentation. - Construction open house on May 16, 2023
FDOT project numbers 256774-2 and 256774-3 have been combined into a single construction contract. All updates and alerts will be posted on this page.
*Construction cost includes original construction contract amount plus approved contract changes. It does not include inspection oversite.
Please click on the following link to learn more about staying safe in work zones: Work Zone Safety It's Everyone's Job
Contact Information
Closures
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Southbound US 19 Ramp to SR 580 Closing Thursday Night
Clearwater, FL – Beginning at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 30, through 4 a.m. Friday, May 1, the southbound US 19 exit ramp to SR 580 will close for paving, weather permitting.
During this detour, motorists will continue south on US 19, exit using the southbound Frontage Road to Sunset Point Road, make a U-turn onto the northbound Frontage Road, and continue north on US 19 toward the SR 580 ramp.
Access to residents, businesses, and emergency vehicles are being maintained. Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will assist motorists traveling through the area. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone and remain alert for construction workers.
This temporary ramp closure is 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 traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com
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US 19 from SR 580 (Main Street) to SR 586 (Curlew Road)
Night lane closures: Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30 nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
