PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — An ongoing lane closure in Pinellas County is frustrating drivers on a busy road.
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Curlew Road eastbound now has reduced lanes between Countryside Boulevard and Tampa Road
According to FDOT, at least one lane is now closed 24 hours a day for a drainage project there
The $10.8 million project is set to be completed in the fall of 2026
Curlew Road eastbound now has reduced lanes between Countryside Boulevard and Tampa Road — which is a major east-west connection in north Pinellas County.
According to FDOT, at least one lane is now closed 24 hours a day for a drainage project there.
Nicky Folven commutes on Curlew Road daily and says the one lane being closed has caused lots of delays, especially at McMullen Booth Road during rush hour.
“There’s a lot of people trying to turn left to McMullen Booth. So there’s really only one lane that can get through. Because both sides are backed up,” Folven said.
The lane closure extends from there to Curlew’s merge with Tampa Road — causing backups for drivers at all hours.
“After school, on the weekends, just that lane being shut down. It’s a lot of people trying to get into two lanes,” Folven said.
So she’s hoping that the work is done soon to help traffic flow through the area better.
“I know it’s like a minor inconvenience but I guess my concerns are more with the length of time this has been closed down,” Folven said.
According to the FDOT, the $10.8 million project is set to be completed in the fall of 2026.