Temporary Lane Closure W Kennedy Boulevard to begin January 3, 2018 for Utility Construction

12/22/17

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A portion of W Kennedy Boulevard between N Ashley Drive and N Boulevard will close on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, as part of the SR 60 (Kennedy Blvd /Jackson St) Repaving project. The two westbound lanes on W Kennedy Boulevard between N Ashley Drive and UT Poe Parkway will close at 12:01 am on January 3, 2018, as contractors install storm facilities and relocate two fire hydrants on the north side of W Kennedy Boulevard between S Hyde Park Avenue and U T Poe Parkway.

One (1) westbound lane on W Kennedy Boulevard between N Ashley Drive and S Hyde Park Avenue will remain open for local businesses only.

All lanes on W Kennedy Boulevard between N Ashley Drive and N Brevard Street are scheduled to open to traffic by 4 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018, weather permitting.

The sidewalk on the north side of W Kennedy Boulevard between S Hyde Park Avenue and U T Poe Parkway will be closed during construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the south side of W Kennedy Boulevard, at all times.

The City recommends using alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion.

A hi-resolution map with the City of Tampa’s suggested detour route can be found embedded below.