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UPDATE - Lane Closures on North 40th Street Between East 11th Avenue and East 12th Avenue

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 Beginning today at 6pm, all northbound lanes on 40th Street will be closed between East 11th and East 12th Avenues as the Tampa Water Department returns to complete restoration after repairing a water main break. One southbound lane on North 40th Street will be rerouted into a northbound lane. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area. Modifications to lane closures may be necessary during the course of the work. 

Completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 3am, Wednesday, May 18. Work schedules are contingent upon weather conditions. The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone's patience during this time.

This information corrects information provided in an earlier press release. The earlier press release is included here:

Lane Closures on North 40th Street Between East 11th Avenue and East 12th Avenue

TAMPA, FL (April 18, 2022) Beginning at 10am today, all northbound travel lanes on North 40th Street will be closed between E East 11th Avenue and East 12th Avenue while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area. Modifications may be necessary during the course of the work.

The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 5pm, Thursday, April 21. 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 Distribution & Consumer Services Manager 
Office: (813) 274-8335
Cell: (813) 352-3607
Fax: (813) 274-8358
Email:  Elias.Franco@TampaGov.net