PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Pinellas County should be aware of nighttime closures affecting the I-275 Express Lanes and SR 690 ramps from Friday, February 28th, through Friday, March 7th, weather permitting.
I-275 Express Lanes Closure:
- The northbound and/or southbound I-275 Express Lanes may be closed nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 7th.
- Detour: Motorists are advised to use the I-275 general use (free) travel lanes.
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SR 690 Ramp Closures:
- Westbound SR 690 to Northbound US 19: The westbound SR 690 exit ramp onto northbound US 19 may be closed nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 7th.
- Detour: Traffic will be directed to exit onto westbound 118th Avenue N, continue west on 118th Avenue N, turn right onto northbound Frontage Road, and then use the entrance ramp onto northbound US 19.
- Southbound US 19 to Eastbound SR 690: The southbound US 19 ramp onto eastbound SR 690 may be closed nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 7th.
- Detour: Exit at Ulmerton Road, go south on Frontage Road, turn left onto eastbound 118th Avenue N, and use the left lane entrance ramp onto eastbound SR 690.
- Eastbound SR 690 Express Lane to Northbound I-275 Express Lane: The eastbound SR 690 Express Lane entrance ramp into the northbound I-275 Express Lane may be closed nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 7th.
- Detour: Drivers can use the general use (free) entrance ramp to the right of the Express Lane ramp into the free lanes of northbound I-275.
Motorists should plan their routes accordingly and be prepared for potential delays during these nighttime closures.
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