CSX continues track replacement along Polk Street

CSX Ashley & Polk Street Closure (PDF)

Tampa, Fla. -- CSX continues to replace tracks along Polk Street in downtown Tampa. Ashley Drive is scheduled to be closed for three weeks beginning on Monday, May 7, 2012.

The southbound traffic will be detoured to Tampa Street using Cass Street. The northbound traffic will be detoured to Florida Avenue using Madison Street.

The City of Tampa recommends that motorists use following streets to access I-275 and State Road 60/ Kennedy Boulevard during the closure:

Howard Avenue or Florida Avenue to access I-275.
Willow Avenue to Cass Street to access Ashley drive north of Polk Street.
Tampa Street from I-275 Downtown West exit to access downtown.
I-275 Downtown East exit (Orange Avenue and Jefferson/Pierce Street) to access downtown.

For additional information, please contact Irvin Lee, P.E., Director of Public Works, at (813) 274-8580 or irvin.lee@tampagov.net.