40th Street Corridor Enhancement Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The 40th Street/McKinley Drive corridor is a north/south urban arterial corridor located between 30th Street on the west and 56th Street on the east. The limits of the approximately 4.2 miles long project are from Hillsborough Avenue (S.R. 600/U.S.92) to Fowler Avenue (S.R. 582). (See graphic below)   The 40th Street/McKinley Drive corridor is a two-lane rural roadway and includes a two-lane bridge across the Hillsborough River.

The Project Development and Environment planning study, completed in July 1997, was the first step of the 40th Street Corridor Enhancement Project. As the project moved into the design phase, it was divided into five phases: Segments A – E. Each segment was given a logical begin/end boundary. The purpose in segmenting a design/build project is for efficient management of the construction dollars and schedules. Along 40th Street, the boundaries of each segment are as follows:

•  Segment A extends from Hillsborough Ave to Hanna Ave.
         This segment includes a roundabout at Hanna Ave.
•  Segment B extends from Hanna Ave to Hanlon St.
         This segment includes a new bridge over the Hillsborough River and a traffic signal at River Grove Dr.
• Segment C extends from Hanlon St to Yukon St.
         This segment includes roundabouts at River Hills Dr and Yukon St.
•  Segment D extends from Humphrey St to Tunnel Entrance in front of Busch Gardens.
•  Segment E extends from Tunnel Entrance at Busch Gardens to Fowler Ave.

For all five phases (Segments A-E) the widening project will provide for roadway, stormwater, water and wastewater improvements, street lighting, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, bus shelters and bus bays, three roundabouts, a traffic signal at River Grove, landscaping in the medians, border areas, and roundabouts, and a new four-lane bridge structure over the Hillsborough River. The new 40th Street bridge will feature enhanced aesthetics. This 40th Street Corridor Enhancement Project will increase vehicle capacity and help to improve both motorist and pedestrian safety on 40th Street.

Construction was completed in January 2005 on Segment E and in July 2005 for Segment D.  Construction is beginning on Segment B while Segments A and C are in the design phase. Please see the 40th Street and Progress Reports button for the estimated construction completion dates.

The construction contract for Segment B was awarded to Cone & Graham, Inc. at a total project cost of $25.1 million. Access to commercial businesses, residences and local roads will be maintained during construction.

40th Street is a major gateway to Busch Boulevard, Adventure Island, the University of South Florida, and two regional medical hospitals. Improving 40th Street will provide a more efficient route to these destinations and help alleviate congestion and improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

The project is divided into five phases, Segments A - E. Please click on the map to the left for more information about each segment.