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TAMPA, Fla. – FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5\u201310 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.<\/p>\n
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The affected areas include:<\/p>\n
Both directions of the Howard Frankland Bridge, where crews are dismantling the old northbound span, building two express lanes in each direction, and creating a shared-use pedestrian and bike path.A 7.5-mile stretch of I-275 South in Pinellas County, from just north of 38th Avenue North, where the Howard Frankland ends, to just south of Gandy Boulevard. <\/p>\n
Why you should care:<\/p>\n
FDOT says speeding and aggressive driving have been a growing problem in the corridor. Spokesperson Kris Carson says they’re seeing more than 1,000 crashes a year, and nearly 25%\u00a0result in injury or death.<\/p>\n
Lowering speeds, Carson says, is meant to protect both drivers and crews who are working just feet from traffic.<\/p>\n
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Timeline:<\/p>\n
March 2025:\u00a0Northbound traffic was shifted to the old southbound bridge.Spring 2026:\u00a0Howard Frankland Southbound Bridge project expected to finish.Late 2030:\u00a0I-275 South “Moving Florida Forward” express lane work expected to be completed. <\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
Drivers should expect the lower 55 mph speed limit to remain in place through the duration of both projects. FDOT says additional changes may follow as work progresses.<\/p>\n
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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Florida Department of Transportation and on-camera interviews with FDOT spokesperson Kris Carson.<\/p>\n
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