CLEARWATER, Fla. – Motorists traveling northbound on U.S. 19 in Clearwater should prepare for nightly closures of the exit ramp to Drew Street starting tonight, Wednesday, March 19th.
The ramp will be closed nightly from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, March 19th, Thursday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 23rd, weather permitting.
During these closures, drivers will be detoured as follows:
- Exit U.S. 19 using the northbound Frontage Road to State Road 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard).
- Turn right onto State Road 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard).
- Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road.
- Proceed north toward Drew Street.
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The closures are part of the ongoing U.S. 19 repaving project, which spans from Drew Street to Sunset Point Road in Pinellas County. Construction is anticipated to be completed in late 2025.
To assist drivers navigating the detour, advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will be deployed. Motorists should anticipate potential delays and congestion in the area during these nighttime closures.
The Florida Department of Transportation urges drivers to exercise caution and plan their routes accordingly.
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