HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Hillsborough County should double-check their routes next week as a wave of new lane closures hits everything from major interstates to local connectors.
If you navigate Hillsborough County roads, getting around is about to get a little stickier. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released its latest schedule for District 7, and the week of January 11 through January 17, 2026, is packed with overnight maintenance and a few significant 24-hour choke points.
The 24-Hour Headaches
While night work is standard, a few stretches of road will see continuous impacts that daytime drivers can’t avoid.
The most significant disruption is likely on US 301. Crews are implementing a 24-hour lane closure from Bloomingdale Avenue to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. This isn’t just a weekend project; the closure is scheduled to stick around until mid-February.
Similarly, drivers heading north on SR 39 between Kilgore Road and Sparkman Road will face continuous lane closures through February 10. In Ybor City, the long-term work on 15th Street (northbound) between Palm and 12th Avenue continues, with lanes blocked off until May.
Interstate Interruptions
If you do your driving after dark, the interstates are going to require some patience this week.
- I-75: This is the big one. Starting Sunday night, lane closures begin from SR 574 (MLK Blvd) up to Fowler Avenue. These run nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will persist through mid-February. Additionally, southbound drivers on I-75 from Harney Road to the Tampa Bay Bypass Canal will see lanes disappear overnight from Sunday through Friday.
- I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge): Crossing the bay late? Expect lane closures in both directions between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties all week long (Sunday through Saturday) from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- I-4: A quick hit for westbound drivers—lanes at McIntosh Road will close overnight on Wednesday, January 14 only.
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Major Thoroughfares: Gandy, Dale Mabry, and SR 60
The surface streets aren’t escaping the orange cones, either.
- Gandy Blvd (US 92): East of the bridge, expect closures Sunday through Thursday nights (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
- Dale Mabry Hwy (US 92 & SR 597): Two sections are affected. The stretch from Ballast Point to Gandy will see night work Monday through Thursday. Further north, the intersection at Lutz Lake Fern will have night lane closures all week starting Monday.
- SR 60: It’s a busy week for SR 60. Westbound lanes on Memorial Highway (from the airport to Veterans Expressway) close nightly starting Sunday. Adamo Drive (from 50th St to US 301) will see daytime closures (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Local Hotspots
A few other specific closures to keep on your radar:
- US 301 at Ayersworth Glen Blvd: Daytime closures (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) all week.
- MLK Blvd (SR 574 & SR 674): Eastbound lanes at 69th Street close Sunday night only. Meanwhile, out at N 12th Street, expect both day and night closures throughout the week.
- County Line Road: Night owls driving from Swindell to South Frontage Road will see closures Sunday through Thursday.
With work spanning from the airport to the county line, allow a few extra minutes for your commute—especially if you’re on the road late.
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