TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in South Tampa will need to adjust their morning commute starting today as a stretch of North Himes Avenue undergoes significant lane closures. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, city crews are returning to the area between West North B Street and West Gray Street to finalize roadwork following a previous water main repair.
The project is expected to impact both northbound lanes and the adjacent sidewalk. While the initial water line fix is complete, the Tampa Water Department noted that this phase focuses on a “permanent restoration” of the roadway to ensure the surface is safe and level for long-term use.
To manage the bottleneck, city workers have placed barricades and directional signage throughout the neighborhood to help divert traffic.
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Commuters should plan for extra travel time or seek alternative routes, such as North MacDill Avenue or North Dale Mabry Highway, to avoid potential congestion.
While the city aims to wrap up the work and pull back the orange cones by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, officials cautioned that the timeline depends entirely on the weather. If heavy rain moves into the Tampa area, the reopening could be delayed.
City officials have also signaled that this might not be the final visit to this specific block, as further modifications could be necessary depending on how the restoration holds up.
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