PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers making last-minute holiday runs in Pasco County should prepare for a few slowdowns early this week. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced a series of lane closures on two major arteries—US 98 and SR 54—scheduled right before the holiday break.
Crews will be active starting Sunday night, December 21, with work continuing through Tuesday, December 23.
Here is the breakdown of where you can expect delays:
US 98 Slowdowns
Motorists on US 98 should be ready for flagging operations, which often bring traffic to a crawl as drivers take turns sharing a lane. This work is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in two specific zones:
- Between CR 54 and the Hillsborough River bridge (roughly 1.5 miles north of CR 54).
- Between Old Lakeland Highway and Townsend Road.
READ: Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Closures Set To Slow Down Drivers Before Christmas
SR 54 Congestion
A significant stretch of SR 54 will see activity both day and night.
West of Virginia City Drive to Old Mill Pond Drive:
- Night Work: Sunday and Monday nights (Dec. 21-22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Day Work: Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 22-23) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marathon Road to East of Gunn Highway:
- Night Work: Sunday and Monday nights (Dec. 21-22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Day Work: Monday only (Dec. 22) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
East of Gunn Highway to East of Crossings Boulevard:
- Night Work: Sunday and Monday nights (Dec. 21-22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Day Work: Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 22-23) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution and patience while moving through these construction zones, especially with increased holiday traffic on the roads.
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