TAMPA, Fla. — Drivers should prepare for significant delays this week as the Tampa Water Department begins emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance at three major transit points, including the route exiting Tampa International Airport.
The most recent closure began Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on Florida Avenue. Crews have closed the southbound outside lane between West Fletcher Avenue and West Prince Street to perform distribution system maintenance. City officials expect this stretch to remain impacted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
On Bayshore Boulevard, a water main break has restricted southbound traffic between South Orleans Avenue and South Oregon Avenue.
The outside lane has been closed since Monday morning. While the department aims to restore normal traffic patterns by 4:30 p.m. Friday, officials noted that “the Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work.”
READ: Tampa Traffic Alert: Emergency Water Repairs Shut Down South Howard Avenue
Additionally, travelers leaving Tampa International Airport are facing bottlenecks on the George J. Bean Parkway. The outside southbound lane is closed just past the Airport Recirculation Drive turnoff due to a separate water main break. That repair is slated for completion by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
Barricades and directional signage have been staged at all three locations to manage vehicle flow. However, the city is advising motorists to seek alternate routes and exercise caution near work crews.
All repair timelines remain “contingent upon weather conditions.” In a statement regarding the widespread infrastructure work, the city noted, “The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone’s patience during this time.”
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