ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Drivers in St. Petersburg should prepare for a significant change to their daily commute starting this Friday.
Beginning at 6 a.m. on February 20, a stretch of Tyrone Boulevard (Alt. US 19) will be reduced to a single lane in both directions to accommodate urgent roadwork. The closures will impact the area between 73rd Street N and 68th Street N and are expected to remain in place around the clock for about ten days, though the timeline depends on favorable weather conditions.
The upcoming work is a key phase of the ongoing Alt. US 19 pavement rehabilitation project, which spans from 5th Avenue to Park Street.
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Over the next week and a half, crews will be focused on paving operations and the installation of new guardrails. This project is part of a larger effort to replace aging concrete pavement slabs throughout the corridor, with a final completion date projected for the summer of 2026.
While one lane will stay open each way, city officials are warning of inevitable delays. Electronic message boards have already been deployed to alert the public, and signage will be posted throughout the work zone to help navigate the shift.
If you usually take this route to get to work or run errands, it’s a good idea to scout out an alternate path or give yourself an extra 15 to 20 minutes of buffer time.
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Despite the heavy machinery and orange cones, the Florida Department of Transportation has confirmed that access will remain open for local businesses and residents.
Emergency vehicles will also have priority access through the construction zone at all times. For now, the best strategy for Pinellas County motorists is patience—or a well-timed detour—until the lanes reopen at the end of the month.
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