Traffic in the Tampa area is seeing several major impacts today, March 2, 2026, due to a combination of accidents and planned construction projects.
Major Incidents & Delays
- A vehicle crash with a roadblock was reported earlier this morning near downtown Tampa, causing significant congestion for commuters heading north.
- I-275 Northbound (MM 44): Heavy traffic expected near ongoing nightly closures.
- I-75 Southbound – Seffner Area (I-4 ramp, Exit 10 to Mango Road): Expect significant delays. Inside lanes in both directions are closed for median removal related to the South Hillsborough Pipeline project. Work is 24/7 and will last several weeks.
- Fishhawk Blvd / Boyette Road: Nightly lane closures from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Ongoing Roadwork & Lane Closures
- I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge): Northbound Exit 39 ramp to SR 60 West/SR 589 closes nightly starting at 10:00 PM.
- I-275 (Westshore Interchange): Lane closures from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- US 301 (Riverview) at Ayersworth Glen Blvd: Nightly closures from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
- Big Bend Road (Ballast Point Blvd to Gandy Blvd): Nightly lane closures starting at 8:30 PM.
- Dale Mabry Hwy (US 92): Lane closures active today.
Riverview Specific Alerts
- South Parsons Ave / Lumsden Rd: Southbound lanes of South Parsons closed between Vonderburg Dr and Lumsden Rd for pipeline work. Traffic detoured to Oakfield Drive.
- US 301 at Big Bend: Expect nighttime delays as intersection improvements continue throughout the week.
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