Every Tampa Bay local has been there. A visiting friend or relative is in the back seat as you drive downtown, and somewhere around the split you hear it: “Wait… are we going up?” Yes, you are. Welcome to the Reversible Express Lanes, better known simply as the REL. If you’ve ever struggled to explain […]
You may have noticed the Selmon West Extension glowing red, white, and blue, and there’s a good reason why. The lighting is in honor of America250, the nationwide celebration marking 250 years since the founding of the United States. It’s a simple gesture, but it means something significant. As one of Tampa’s most visible pieces […]
This June, we celebrate nine years since the opening of the Deputy Kotfila Memorial Dog Park, a shaded, pet-friendly park tucked beneath the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway along the Selmon Greenway. What began as a tribute to a fallen hero has grown into one of downtown Tampa’s most beloved gathering spaces, and this anniversary feels […]
Safety is a top priority at THEA. While wrong-way driving crashes are rare, they often result in fatal outcomes. To help prevent these tragedies, THEA recently completed a systemwide initiative to deter wrong-way entries across the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway system. By installing rectangular flashing beacons, in-pavement warning lighting, upgraded fiber communications, and Intelligent Transportation […]
The next time you are in downtown Tampa, take a moment to experience Frames on Franklin, THEA’s evolving public art installation beneath the Selmon Expressway across from USF Health CAMLS. Recently refreshed with new artwork and updated visuals, Frames on Franklin continues to transform an everyday piece of infrastructure into a vibrant community space that […]
If you have traveled along Lakewood Drive recently, you may have noticed construction activity underway as part of THEA’s Lakewood Drive Repairs Project. This important infrastructure improvement focused on repairing a deteriorated retaining wall and adjacent sidewalk to strengthen the corridor and support long-term safety and reliability for the community. The retaining wall repairs help […]
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is starting construction for the South Selmon Capacity Project. The $362 million investment designed to address the 80% traffic increase the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway has seen over the last decade. Community Open House Recap Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 13th at the Kate Jackson […]
As the Florida summer approaches, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is committed to helping you navigate the season’s unique driving challenges. Whether you are planning a local staycation or a long-distance road trip, the combination of high temperatures and sporadic rain storms requires extra preparation. Our goal is to ensure that your journey on […]
Each April, transportation agencies and road workers across the country unite for National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is proud to be part of the conversation. This week serves as an important reminder that work zone safety is a shared responsibility between the crews building our roads and the drivers […]
Life moves fast in Tampa Bay. Whether you’re commuting into Downtown Tampa, heading home to Brandon, or navigating the critical connection to MacDill Air Force Base, we’re all balancing a lot. But there is one place where multitasking should never happen: behind the wheel. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and here at the […]
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