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Project Details
Work Type Reconstruction of Intersection
Phase Construction
Limits US 301 at Symmes Rd
Project Start September 14, 2025
City
County
Road
Construction Cost $13.6 million
Estimated Completion Early 2027
Contractor Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc.
About

<<<Symmes Road west of US 301 Closing for 21 Days>>>

Beginning Monday morning, January 5, 2026, Symmes Road, west of US 301, will close for 21 days. 

During this road closure, drivers must detour around the work zone using Gibsonton Drive or Big Bend Road (CR 672) and US 41 to access Symmes Road. Northbound and southbound US 301, Symmes Road to the east of the intersection will remain open to traffic during this phase of construction.

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This project is reconstructing the intersection of US 301 at Symmes Road from asphalt to concrete pavement, performing drainage improvements, and updating sidewalk ramps to ADA standards in Hillsborough County.

In addition, new traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of US 301 and Shady Preserve Drive, Rhodine Road, and Summerfield Boulevard/Ramble Creek Drive. 

Access to driveways, sidewalks, and side streets to be maintained. Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling through the work zone and remain alert for pedestrians and construction workers.

Construction activities are taking place during daytime and nighttime hours. Work requiring lane closures will occur nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Construction is estimated to finish during early 2027. 

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Contact Information
Project Information
Maricelle Venegas
813-975-6204
Maricelle.Venegas@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
Closures
  • US 301 from Dawns Light Drive to Crest Side Boulevard 
    Lane closures: Sunday, February 1 through Thursday, February 5 nights from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

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US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 21, 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 21, 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (January 2026)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (December 2025)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (December 2025)
US 301 Intersection Improvements at Symmes Road (December 2025)