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I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) new southbound bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties 422904-2-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | New Bridge |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | 4th St (Pinellas) to SR 60 (Hillsborough) |
| Project Start | Spring 2020 |
| Length | 5.8 miles |
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| County | |
| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $973.4 million |
| Estimated Completion | Spring 2026 |
| Contractor | Archer Western/Traylor Bros Joint Venture |
About
Earlier this year, the Florida Department of Transportation opened four general-use lanes to traffic on the new 2025 southbound I-275 / Howard Frankland Bridge from Tampa to St. Petersburg.
Once complete, the new bridge will consist of eight lanes: four general-use lanes and four express lanes (two lanes from St. Petersburg to Tampa and two lanes from Tampa to St. Petersburg). Additionally, a new shared-use facility is being constructed adjacent to the new bridge, providing a pathway separated from the roadway for pedestrians and cyclists.
On July 9, 2025, the 1990s southbound Howard Frankland Bridge (from Tampa to St. Petersburg) was renewed and converted to the new northbound bridge (from St. Petersburg to Tampa). Before project completion, the existing 1960s northbound bridge (from St. Petersburg to Tampa) will be removed by spring of 2026.
*Construction cost includes the original construction contract amount plus approved contract changes. It does not include inspection oversight.
Contact Information
| Project Information |
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Maricelle Venegas
813-975-6204
Maricelle.Venegas@dot.state.fl.us
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| Media Contact |
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Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
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Closures
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I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
Lane closures: Sunday, September 14 through Saturday, September 20 nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. -
I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
Lane closures: Sunday, September 7 through Saturday, September 13 nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
