Beginning at 5 p.m. this afternoon, Thursday, February 7, all travel lanes on North Howard Avenue will be closed between West Lemon and West State streets while the Tampa Water Department completes a water main repair. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with rerouting and traffic flow. Please plan to use alternate routes when driving in the area.

The repair work is expected to be completed by 9 p.m. tonight.  Roadway restoration with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8.  Work schedules are contingent upon weather conditions. The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone's patience during this time.

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

For additional information, contact:

Elias Franco, Water Distribution & Consumer Services Manager

Office: (813) 274-8335

Cell: (813) 352-3607

Fax: (813) 274-7435

Elias.Franco@TampaGov.net