Beginning at 9am today, the northbound lane on South West Shore Boulevard will be closed between West Longfellow Avenue and South Dundee Street while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and flaggers will be located in the area to assist with rerouting and traffic flow. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 5pm each day and then close again the following morning at 9am to continue the work. In addition, the northbound lane will be open throughout the weekend with work resuming on Monday, March 18 at 9am. Please use caution when driving in the area.
The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 5pm, Monday, March 18. The Tampa Water Department may need to return at a later date to complete additional work. An update will be provided at that time. Work schedules are contingent upon weather conditions. The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone's patience during this time.
For additional information, contact:
Elias Franco, Water Operations Director
Office: (813) 274-8335
Cell: (813) 352-3607
Elias.Franco@TampaGov.net