A Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) implements a uniform evaluation system for maintenance features and aims to schedule and prioritize routine maintenance activities so that uniform maintenance conditions can be met on state highways. THEA evaluates its Selmon Expressway facilities on a yearly basis as an Urban Limited Access Highway. The purpose of a limited-access highway […]
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is pleased to announce that Vincent J. Cassidy has been re-elected to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors. “It is an honor to continue my service as Chairman during such an exciting time for our region and THEA,” said Mr. Cassidy. “With Tampa Bay’s population growth […]
Tampa, Fla. (August 31, 2022) – Today, The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) announced a robust work plan that will provide significant upgrades and capacity improvements to the Selmon Expressway and the agency’s entire network of roads and trails in the Tampa Bay region. Over the next six years, THEA will inject over $733 million […]
At THEA, part of our commitment to the community is giving back, providing options and opportunities for healthy lifestyle activities, and being environmentally responsible. The Brandon Parkway is one way that we follow through with our commitments. The Brandon Parkway is a three-mile toll-free parkway that provides pedestrian and biking paths for safe recreation and […]
Tampa Bay is filled with unique activities and destinations, whether your interests include live entertainment, the natural beauty of the outdoors, the arts scene, culinary, or beyond. We are proud that Tampa is such a multimodal community because not only can the Selmon Expressway connect you to where you need to be, but the city […]
Take a walk in downtown Tampa, and you will see dogs walking with their owners and enjoying the sights. Tampa was recently dubbed as one of the top dog park cities in the nation! The city ranked fourth out of 93 U.S. cities based on dog park access, quality, and climate. The rankings also took […]
Summer is here, and that means extra-packed roads with vacationers. Therefore, ensuring that your eyes stay on the road with minimal distractions is essential. However, distracted driving is something that everyone faces behind the wheel, and these distractions go beyond cellphone use. Situations such as eating, drinking, and staring at road signs or car crashes […]
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With the hot summer sun shining on Tampa, it’s the perfect time to stroll down the Selmon Greenway and celebrate National Ice Cream Month all of July and double down with a double scoop on the third Sunday of the month with National Ice Cream Day on July 17! The Selmon Greenway is a pedestrian-friendly, […]
2022 ACECFlorida Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award National Recognition Award at the ACEC 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards Places 5th in the Roads & Bridges in America TBRPC Future of the Region Award in Transportation & Mobility 2021 CMAA Florida Project Achievement Award in Transportation IBTTA Toll Excellence Award in Operations, Engineering & Maintenance SLAG Cement […]
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