Bridge Deck Replacement Project 
Westbound Closures Begin

 Tampa, November 19, 2007 – Lane closures have begun Westbound on the lower lanes of the Selmon Crosstown Expressway.  Only one lane will be open from Maydell drive to US 41 (50th Street).  

This work is part of a larger project scheduled to replace bridge decking on six Selmon Crosstown Expressway bridges on the eastern side, lower level of the expressway.  Users of the elevated lanes will not be affected, but drivers on the lower lanes (both eastbound and westbound directions) will go through the construction area between US 41 and Maydell Drive.

In the construction area, one lane in each direction will be closed for the full length of the project – expected to take 6-8 months. Additional periodic lane closures are expected on US 41 (50th Street) and Maydell Drive during the project.

To avoid the construction area, drivers should consider using the Reversible Express Lanes (REL).  To head into downtown Tampa, access to the REL is in Brandon from the Brandon Parkway or from the lower lanes of the Expressway at 78th Street. 

The REL is an express route to Meridian Street in downtown Tampa.  To continue west on the Expressway, drivers should take Meridian to Channelside and onto Brorein Street, which leads back to the lower lanes of the Expressway.

In the afternoon, to leave downtown, enter the REL on Meridian Street or from the lower lanes of the Expressway at the 34th Street entrance ramp.  To exit the REL before Brandon, (for 301 and I-75) drivers should choose the ramp at 78th street which leads back down to the lower lanes of the Expressway.

In order to use the REL, drivers need a SunPass or a Toll by Plate account.  Visit www.sunpass.com or call1.888.865.5352 for more information.   SunPass can be used on any Florida toll facility. 

Drivers can also set up a Toll by Plate account.  Call 1.888.TAG.TOLL (1.888.824.8655) for more information.

For more information on the Deck Panel Replacement Project, email info@tampa-xway.com or call 813.272.6740.

Please be advised that unforeseen circumstances such as weather may affect the schedule.  The Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority expresses its appreciation and regrets any inconvenience to our customers.