Temporary Lane Closures on W Platt Street to begin November 21, 2019 for Utility Construction

Tampa, FL (November 18, 2019) – A portion of W Platt Street between South Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard will close daily from 9 am to 3 pm beginning on Thursday, November 21, 2019 for utility construction.  A utility contractor will be installing equipment on and adjacent to an existing utility pole for a small wireless facility on the north side of W Platt Street between S Plant Avenue and S Parker Street. One lane on W Platt Street between S Magnolia Avenue and S Parker Street will close at 9 am beginning on November 21, 2019.  This work will complete the phased construction for this facility.

One (1) lane of traffic on W Platt Street between S Magnolia Avenue and S Parker Street will be maintained at all times during construction, with delays.

The sidewalk on the north side of W Platt Street between S Plant Avenue and S Parker Street will be closed during construction.  Pedestrians will be detoured to other sidewalks in the area with signage.

It is anticipated that all lanes on W Platt Street between S Magnolia Avenue and S Parker Street will be open by 3 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, weather permitting.

The City of Tampa recommends that motorists use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

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See all road closures at www.tampagov.net/RoadClosures

For additional information, please contact:

Catherine M. Coyle, Planning, Design & Development Coordination Manager

City of Tampa Planning & Development Department

(813) 274-3100, Option 4; catherine.coyle@tampagov.net