Road closures

PDF of Road Closures Map

The United States Secret Services has said that road closures, parking restrictions, and changes to public transportation routes will be necessary during the 2012 Republican National Convention. Road closures will be implemented beginning at noon, Saturday, August 25 until 6 p.m., Friday, August 31. Traffic Impacts & Road Closures (PDF)

Selmon Expressway - Florida 618 Toll
Beginning Monday, August 27 at 12:30 a.m., Florida 618 Toll (Selmon Expressway) between Willow Avenue and 50th Street will be closed, and will remain closed until Friday, August 31 at approximately 5:00 a.m. The Selmon Reversible Elevated Lanes (REL) will remain OPEN during this time to enter downtown Tampa and will operate as normal.

In addition to the road closures and parking restrictions in the maps above, there will be intermittent traffic delays and temporary closures on interstate roads and throughout the downtown area beginning on Saturday, August, 25, until Thursday, August 30. To stay up to date on road closures, changes in city services during the Republican National Convention, and emergency notifications, please sign up for Alert Tampa. Sign Up for Alert Tampa

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