HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation has released a heavy schedule of maintenance and construction projects for the week of February 22 through February 28, 2026. While many of these projects are tucked away in the overnight hours to avoid the worst of the rush, several key corridors will see 24-hour restrictions that could slow down your morning drive.
The interstates are going to be a primary focus for work crews starting Sunday night. If you take I-4 westbound, expect lane closures between MLK Jr. Boulevard and 50th Street from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the week.
Meanwhile, I-75 drivers heading toward Fowler Avenue will see nightly lane closures that are actually part of a much longer project lasting into mid-March. If you use the Howard Frankland Bridge to cross the bay, be ready for nightly lane closures in both directions starting at 9 p.m. all week long.
Surface roads are also seeing a significant amount of activity. US 92 (Gandy Bridge) will have eastbound lane closures at night, and once you get off the bridge, the work continues along Gandy Boulevard all the way to Dale Mabry Highway.
This specific stretch is undergoing a major overhaul, with nightly lane closures scheduled to run through late April. Dale Mabry itself will also see restrictions near Ballast Point Boulevard during the first half of the week.
Commuters in the southern part of the county should pay close attention to US 301. This road is packed with work zones next week, including a 24-hour lane closure between Bloomingdale Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard that runs through Friday. Other spots on US 301, such as the intersections at Big Bend Road and Ayersworth Glen, will see a mix of day and night work that could easily catch drivers off guard.
State Road 60 will also be a bit of a gamble. Kennedy Boulevard will have night closures between Henderson and Howard, while Adamo Drive will see daytime lane closures between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. near the 50th Street area. If you are traveling near Plant City, be aware that SR 39 will have 24-hour northbound lane closures near Kilgore Road for the duration of the week.
A few long-term closures remain in effect as well. The Frontage Road between West Cypress Street and West Lemon Street is still under a 24-hour total closure, a situation that is expected to last well into next year.
Additionally, Thonotosassa Road under I-4 will have nightly lane closures for the first few days of the week. Your best bet for the week of February 22 is to keep an eye on the overhead signs and watch for the crews working near the shoulder.
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