South Tampa Street is closed at East Brorein Street starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, and the closure is expected to last about two years. The City of Tampa announced the traffic pattern change as part of expressway expansion work.
What is happening
According to the City, South Tampa Street will be closed at East Brorein Street for about two years. The reason given is expressway expansion work. Because the closure is long, it is more than a short detour. Anyone who has used that intersection as part of a regular route should expect to travel a different way for the length of the project.
Who is responsible
The expansion work is the South Selmon Capacity Project, which is tied to the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA). The project website describes it as a $362 million investment funded entirely through THEA toll revenues. The City of Tampa published the notice about the South Tampa Street closure.
Where it applies
The closure is on South Tampa Street at East Brorein Street. The City's announcement, as summarized here, does not list other closed streets, so this post does not describe any others. Anyone who is unsure whether a particular trip is affected should read the City's notice before heading out.
What residents can do
- Plan a different route if your usual trip crosses South Tampa Street at East Brorein Street.
- Read the City's full traffic pattern announcement for the official details.
- Visit the South Selmon Capacity Project website to learn more about the expansion work.
- Tell neighbors, coworkers and visitors who drive through the area about the change.
- Check local news and the resident resources page for other updates and services.
Why the length matters
A closure of about two years changes habits. Early on, drivers may need extra patience while new routes become familiar. Over time, commutes, deliveries and errands settle into the new pattern. Planning ahead, rather than discovering the closure at the intersection, is the simplest way to avoid frustration.
The funding detail is also useful context. The project is described as funded entirely through THEA toll revenues, so the $362 million investment is tied to the expressway authority's own toll income.
Staying informed
Projects of this size can bring changes over time, and the City and THEA are the official sources for them. The links above lead to the City's notice and to the project's own website. Checking those pages is the best way to confirm details before a trip.
For other community topics, see the Tampa Living news page and the community page.
Sources
Compiled from the official sources below.