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Hillsborough County lane closures for June 2 - June 8, 2013

Hillsborough County lane closures for June 2 - June 8, 2013

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced its non-interstate lane closures for the week of June 2 through June 8 throughout Hillsborough County. 

Those who frequent the following roads should seek alternate routes, or plan for extra travel time:

Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR 60) between the Pinellas County Line and the Bayport Drive exit

Hillsborough County lane closures for June 2 - June 8, 2013

Hillsborough County lane closures for June 2 - June 8, 2013

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced its non-interstate lane closures for the week of June 2 through June 8 throughout Hillsborough County. 

Those who frequent the following roads should seek alternate routes, or plan for extra travel time:

Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR 60) between the Pinellas County Line and the Bayport Drive exit

HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) says April 2013 now holds the record for the fourth highest ridership rate in all of HART's history! 

According to a release sent Thursday, April's bus ridership of 1,257,728 is a 6 percent increase from the 1,182,531 recorded riders in April 2012.

April 1st may have set the tone for the month's success, as HART reps say it saw the greatest daily ridership of the month with nearly 55,000 riders.

Section of MacDill Ave to close in both directions Monday, May 6

Section of MacDill Ave to close in both directions Monday, May 6

Tampa, Florida-- South Tampa residents who frequently use MacDill Avenue may be affected by repairs scheduled  to begin Monday, May 6. 

According to the director of the city's Wastewater Department, the road will be closed in both directions between Heiter Street and Collins Street as crews perform system repairs. Marked local detours will be in place as a reminder, but commuters may want to plan an alternate route that morning, or allow for extra travel time.

Crews will be on site as early as 8 a.m.

All lanes now open Kennedy Blvd after semi crash

All lanes now open Kennedy Blvd after semi crash

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa Police reopened all lanes on Kennedy Boulevard between Hale Avenue and Dale Mabry around 8:30 Thursday morning after a semi crash involving a police cruiser.

Police say the 18-wheeler tried to make a wide U-turn and failed to observed the police vehicle.  The 18-wheeler's tank was ruptured spilling diesel into the roadway.

Hazmat responded to clean up the road. No word yet on any injuries.

Water main break closes portion of W Tampa Bay Blvd.

Water main break closes portion of W Tampa Bay Blvd.

 

Tampa, Florida  -- The Tampa Water Department has closed both directions of North Habana Avenue between West Tampa Bay Boulevard and West Heiter Street so crews can repair a water line break.

Marked local detours are in place for all traffic approaching this area.

Resumption of normal traffic patterns are expected by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, depending on weather conditions. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Drivers should seek alternate routes during this period.

HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

Hillsborough County, Florida-- In honor of Earth Day, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority says high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for an upcoming summit in Washignton D.C., where they'll have a chance to learn all about how eco-friendly public transportation can be.

Details on the Generation Green on Board: A Youth Summit to Advance Public Transportation are as follows: