Florida DOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River
The Florida Department of Transportation advises motorists that the Myakka River under Interstate 75 (I-75) has risen and impacted the interstate, no longer making it safely passable for motorists. Due to the rising water, I-75 in both directions is now closed from mile marker 179 (North Port / read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located about 45 miles west-northwest of Naples, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the northeast on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move onshore within the hurricane warning area in a few hours, move over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: New Watches and Warnings Issued for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina
At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 305 miles south-southwest of Sarasota, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north-northeast with a reduction in forward speed is forecast tonight and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico in a couple of hours, pass west of the Florida Keys later today, and approach the read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected path.
All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.
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State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9
What will likely be called Hurricane Ian as it strengthens is forecast to hit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 24 counties.
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 5:00 pm today the its projected path has the system approaching Florida late Tuesday and making landfall Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Nine has the potential to strengthen read more…
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I-4 Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Thru September 29
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with I-4 construction projects in the Tampa Bay area through Thursday, September 29, 2022.
I-4 westbound ramp to US 92/US 301 (Exit 7)Lane closures: Monday, September 26 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27
I-4 just east of CR 579/Mango Road (Exit 10)Lane closures: Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (eastbound)
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I-4 Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Thru September 24, 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with I-4 construction or maintenance operations in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area thru September 24, 2022.
I-4 westbound ramp to US 92/US 301 (Exit 7)Lane closures: Monday, September 19 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20
I-4 just east of CR 579/Mango Road (Exit 10)Lane closures: Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. read more…
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Double-Lane Closures, Traffic Delays for I-4 Paving Beginning September 22
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that on Monday, September 19, through Thursday, September 22, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night, there will be double inside lane closures on I-4 westbound between west of C.R. 4139 (Cassadaga Road) and east of S.R. 44 for paving operations.
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Always drive safely and avoid distractions when driving through a work zone.
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Ramp Closures, Detours for I-75 Work in Wesley Chapel Beginning September 14
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that the SR 56 entrance ramp onto northbound I-75 in Wesley Chapel will be closed between 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 and 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 15, weather permitting. [If needed, this detour may also happen from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a read more…
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Top 10 Snowbird Destinations for I-95 Travelers
As temperatures gets colder and leaves begin to fall, millions of snowbirds are making plans for their annual pilgrimage south to warmer destinations.
What are snowbirds? Snowbirds are people from the Northeast, Midwest, or Canada who spend a large portion of winter in read more…
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Spend, Splurge or Save on a Gulf County Florida Visit
Gulf County, Florida, has the perfect getaway options for any budget. Centrally located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, two hours southwest of Tallahassee and an hour east of Panama City Beach, this diverse destination is known as a “low-rise” destination and an ideal spot to disconnect from th read more…
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Traffic Pacing on I-75 in Tampa Bay Area Wednesday Morning
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that northbound I-75 traffic in southern to central Pasco County will be paced slowly (about 15 MPH) by law enforcement officers for up to 20 minutes at a time between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, weather read more…
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Revisiting the Past, Trekking Toward the Future in Jackson County, Florida
The combination of diverse cultural influences and thousands of acres of public lands have made Jackson County, Florida, a natural location for those who love history as well as those who enjoy hitting the trails. Just one hour west of Tallahassee and one hour north of Panama City, this is a read more…
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I-75 Construction at Big Bend Road at Exit 246 in Tampa Bay Area Continues
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following construction update for the I-75 Interchange Improvements at Big Bend Road (CR672) project in the Tampa Bay area.
I-75 mainline construction activities:
Temporary widening activities along northbound I-75; ongoingNew traffic read more…
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