TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists in Tampa should prepare for overnight closures of the westbound I-4 entrance ramp to northbound I-275 on Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3. The ramp will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, to allow for essential maintenance activities.
The temporary closures are part of the ongoing Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275/I-4) Safety and Operational Improvements project. These overnight ramp closures are necessary to facilitate critical maintenance work in the area.
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Detour Information:
Drivers will be directed to an alternate route during the closure. Motorists should continue west on I-4 and take Exit 45A (Downtown East/West). From there, keep right at the fork towards Downtown East, and continue south on Orange Avenue. Turn left onto Cass Street, then left again onto Orange Avenue, and proceed north to access the northbound I-275 entrance ramp.
Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will be in place to guide motorists through the detour. Drivers are urged to exercise caution while traveling through the work zone and to remain alert for construction workers.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises commuters to plan for potential delays and to adjust their travel schedules accordingly during these overnight closures.
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