HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers navigating through Hillsborough County tonight will need to plan for a quick detour as crews move in to resurface a busy stretch of pavement.
Starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, the westbound I-4 exit ramp to Thonotosassa Road (Exit 19) will be completely closed to all traffic. The closure is expected to remain in effect until 5 a.m. Thursday morning, though officials noted the schedule depends on favorable weather conditions.
The overnight shutdown is a scheduled part of the ongoing interchange improvement project at Exit 19. While the work is underway, motorists headed west on I-4 who usually rely on the Thonotosassa Road exit will be rerouted a few miles earlier.
To bypass the closure, drivers are being instructed to use Exit 21. From there, the detour directs traffic to turn right onto Alexander Street (SR 39), followed by another right onto Baker Street (US 92), which leads back toward Thonotosassa Road.
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To help navigate the temporary change, electronic message boards and detour signs have been placed along the interstate.
Transportation officials are urging everyone behind the wheel to slow down and stay focused while moving through the work zone, specifically keeping an eye out for construction crews working near the lanes. Once the paving is finished and the morning commute begins, the ramp is slated to reopen for normal use.
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