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‘THEA News’ Category

March 31, 2023

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Categories: THEA News

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) selected Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, Inc. as its real estate advisory firm for the Request of Qualifications (RFQs) issued in November of 2022. Three firms were shortlisted and Ernst & Young outscored HR&A Advisors, Inc. and Lambert Advisory, LLC. Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, Inc. will assist THEA […]

March 13, 2023

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Categories: Connecting Communities, THEA Cares, THEA News

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is committed to improving all the underpasses as part of the scope of work for the South Selmon Capacity Project. And while all the underpasses will get significant makeovers as part of the project, the space at Bay to Bay Boulevard and MacDill Avenue has room for extra amenities. […]

January 5, 2023

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Categories: THEA News

January 4, 2023 (Tampa, Fla.) – The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is launching a public survey to help determine features that should be included in the design plan for green space underneath the Selmon Expressway at Bay to Bay Boulevard and MacDill Avenue. A few years back, THEA worked with neighborhood associations to activate […]

November 14, 2022

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Categories: THEA News

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is soliciting Request of Qualifications (RFQs) for real estate advisory services. Qualified firms capable of assisting the Authority in the evaluation of potential transportation strategies and approaches for the optimal utilization of certain Authority-owned real estate properties throughout downtown Tampa should apply for consideration. It is the Authority’s intent […]

November 7, 2022

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Categories: Blog, THEA News

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 […]

November 4, 2022

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Categories: THEA News, Vision Zero

This week, our Director of Innovation and Planning, Bob Frey, was recognized at the 2022 Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit (GCSSS) as a leader in helping the city reach its Vision Zero goals. Under Bob’s leadership, every THEA project has the direction to go above and beyond the standard walkability and pedestrian safety guidelines. For […]

October 11, 2022

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Categories: THEA News

Thank you for your patience with THEA’s Twiggs Street Improvement Project! Our construction project began in the Summer of 2020 with the goal of alleviating congestion while exiting the Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes (REL). The REL provides drivers with a direct connection between Brandon and downtown Tampa, allowing for express travel and a seamless […]

September 12, 2022

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Categories: THEA News

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 […]

September 1, 2022

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Categories: THEA News

Tampa, Fla. (September 1, 2022) – In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes (REL) will open eastbound at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 2, 2022, and will remain eastbound until 6:00 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. At that time, the REL will be open in the westbound direction from […]

August 31, 2022

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Categories: Media, THEA News

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 […]