This project will improve the urban corridor on SR 580 (Busch Blvd) from N Dale Mabry Hwy to N Nebraska Ave.  Key improvements within the project limits include:

• Milling and resurfacing the roadway pavement
• Narrowing the travel lanes width to 10 feet
• Reducing the posted speed limit to 35 mph
• Improving the sidewalk connectivity on the south side of SR 580 where it is feasible
• Adding and reconstructing the medians to introduce enclosure for speed management and traffic conditions
• Enhancing the pedestrian safety improvements at intersections
• Upgrading the corridor lighting, the pavement marking, and the signage
• Installing a new traffic signal at Rome Circle and reconstructing two traffic signals at Florida Avenue and Nebraska Avenue
• Placing the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) to connect to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) bus stops on north and south sides of SR 580 near N Oakleaf Avenue

The enhancements would improve the operations and the safety of the corridor.  They will also bring up the road to current access design standards.

Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026.

Public Meeting:

The public is invited to attend and participate in public meetings for proposed median modifications on SR 580 (Busch Boulevard).

In-Person: Attend the public meeting in person anytime on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Tampa Library, located at 8916 N Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33604. Attendees will receive project information, view project displays, and have the opportunity to submit comments and speak with the project team. 

Live Online: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1267282156259371103 (webinar ID: 388-441-467) to attend virtually on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and view the project video, followed by an opportunity for comments and questions with the project team. Comments received or postmarked by July 11, 2025, will be included in the official meeting record.