PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists in Pinellas County should prepare for potential traffic delays this week as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled a series of lane closures across interstate highways and major local roads for various construction and maintenance projects.
The closures, impacting Interstates 175, 275, and 375, as well as Alt US 19, US 19, Sunset Point Road, and SR 679, are primarily set for overnight hours, but some daytime and ongoing restrictions are also in effect.
The scheduled work is anticipated to cause disruptions from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, May 17. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan their commutes in advance, consider alternative routes, and allow extra travel time, especially during periods when closures overlap with heavier traffic.
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Here is a detailed list of the upcoming lane closures:
Interstate Closures:
- I-175: Lane closures are scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between 16th Street South and 4th Street South, effective Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.
- I-275: Southbound lanes will experience nightly closures from 7:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., while northbound lanes will be closed nightly from 7:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. These closures are slated between 54th Avenue South and 5th Avenue South from Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 16.
- I-375: Lane closures are planned nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between I-275 and 4th Avenue North, Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 16.
US Highway Closures:
- ALT US 19 (Palm Harbor Boulevard): Lane closures with flagging operations are expected daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Hidden Lake Road and Missouri Avenue, Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16.
- ALT US 19 (Pinellas Avenue): Lane closures are scheduled daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Anclote Road/Coquina Drive, Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16.
- US 19: Lane closures are set for nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between SR 580 (Main Street) and Tampa Road, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.
- US 19 (34th Street): This busy corridor will have both daytime and nighttime lane restrictions between 54th Avenue South and 22nd Avenue North. Day closures are from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, and night closures from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.
- US 19: Additional lane closures are scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Drew Street and Sunset Point Road, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.
State Road Closures:
- Sunset Point Road: Lane closures will occur nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the US 19 Frontage Road, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.
- Alt US 19 (5th Avenue North): A continuous, 24-hour per day lane closure remains in effect between 6th Street North and Tyrone Boulevard, continuing through Saturday, May 17.
- SR 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard): Eastbound lanes continue to experience a long-term, 24-hour per day closure between S. Bayshore Boulevard and Dr Kiran C Patel Boulevard as part of an ongoing project expected to last through late 2025.
- SR 679 (Pinellas Bayway): Lane closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Yacht Club Lane and 12th Street West, Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16.
FDOT urges all drivers to remain alert and use caution when traveling through construction zones. Please obey all posted speed limits and signage and be mindful of construction workers and equipment. Lane closure schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions or other unforeseen issues.
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