TAMPA, Fla. – Commuters in downtown Tampa will face detours starting late this morning as a portion of North Franklin Street is closed for emergency water main repairs.
The Tampa Water Department announced that beginning at 11:00 AM today, Tuesday, April 15th, all lanes of North Franklin Street will be shut down between East Zack Street and East Polk Street. The closure is necessary for crews to safely access and repair a broken water main in the area.
READ: Florida Becomes First State To Rename Gulf Of Mexico To ‘Gulf of America’ In State Law
Officials have stated that barricades and signage will be erected to direct traffic around the work zone. Drivers are strongly advised to exercise caution when traveling near the affected area, anticipate potential delays, and consider using alternate routes.
The repair work is expected to continue for several days. The Tampa Water Department anticipates completing the repairs and fully reopening the street to normal traffic patterns by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 18th.
READ: Op-Ed: More SpaceX Launches In Florida? Assessing The Pros And Cons
However, the department noted that this timeline is dependent on weather conditions and that modifications to the work plan may be required as crews assess the situation.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
