TAMPA, Fla. — If you take 30th Street for your morning commute or school drop-off, you are going to want to plan ahead for the next few days. Crews started digging up a section of the road today, Monday, January 26, to fix a broken sewer line.
The trouble spot is right at 4900 N. 30th Street. Because of the work, the stretch of road between East Ellicott Street and East Osborne Avenue is going to be closed off while they handle the repairs.
It’s not just regular traffic that will feel the squeeze. Since this is right near Potter Elementary School, parents and buses will need to be extra careful navigating the area. If you ride a HART bus along 30th Street, expect some impacts on that route between Ellicott and Osborne.
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City crews have already put up barricades and detour signs to help get cars around the construction zone. The work is scheduled to last through Friday, January 30, 2026.
The city is asking drivers to avoid the area if possible to keep traffic from backing up. Honestly, your best bet is to just find an alternate route this week to avoid the headache.
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