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SR 60 Westbound Widening from Spruce St/TPA to Memorial Highway 447107-1-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | Widening |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | from north of Spruce St/TPA interchange to north of Memorial Highway |
| Project Start | August 11, 2022 |
| Length | 1.8 miles |
| City | |
| County | |
| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $45.5 million |
| Estimated Completion | Summer 2025 |
| Contractor | Cone and Graham, Inc. |
About
This project is adding one westbound lane to SR 60 (Memorial Highway) from the George J. Bean Parkway ramp to the Courtney Campbell Causeway near the Tampa International Airport (TPA).
In addition, a new flyover ramp is under construction from westbound SR 60 (Memorial Highway) to the Independence Parkway.
Construction activities are expected to finish during summer of 2025.
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*Construction cost includes 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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SR 60 (Memorial Highway) from George J. Bean Parkway to Veterans Expressway
Lane closures (westbound): Sunday, March 23 through Thursday, March 27 nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. -
SR 60 and SR 589 Ramps Continue Closing Early Morning Hours
Tampa, FL – Temporary closures of eastbound and westbound SR 60 (Memorial Highway) ramp, northbound SR 589 (Veterans Expressway) ramp, and Spruce Street ramp will occur during early morning hours from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday, March 23 through Thursday, March 27 and Sunday, March 30 through Thursday, April 3, weather permitting.
Eastbound SR 60 motorists needing to access SR 589 (Veterans Expressway) will have to stay right at the fork, continue toward the Spruce Street ramp (Exit 1B), then east onto Spruce Street, turn south onto Westshore Boulevard, turn west onto Kennedy Boulevard, and proceed north toward the SR 60 (Memorial Highway) and SR 589 (Veterans Expressway) ramps.
Motorists exiting the Tampa International Airport will have to use the Spruce Street ramp (staying right at the fork), continue east on Spruce Street, then turn south onto Westshore Boulevard, turn west onto Kennedy Boulevard, and proceed north toward SR 60 (Memorial Highway) and SR 589 (Veterans Expressway) ramps.
Motorists traveling westbound on Spruce Street will have to detour around the work zone using Westshore Boulevard and Kennedy Boulevard to access SR 60 and SR 589 (Veterans Expressway).
Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will assist vehicles traveling through the area. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone and remain alert for construction workers.
These temporary ramp closures are necessary for crews to perform paving operations for the widening of westbound SR 60 near the Tampa International Airport.
For more information on this project, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com.
