Pinellas County residents should expect longer commutes next week as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 rolls out a schedule of overnight and daytime lane closures. The work, which runs from November 15 through November 21, affects several major thoroughfares and is intended to improve road conditions and safety.
Overnight closures begin Sunday
Starting Sunday night, November 15, westbound lanes on Gandy Boulevard (SR 694) at I‑275 will be closed from 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on Monday, November 16. In addition, FDOT crews will shut down lanes on US 19 between SR 580 (Main Street) and SR 586 (Curlew Road) each night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., continuing through Thursday, November 19. A similar night‑time schedule will apply to SR 60 (Court Street) at Ewing Avenue, with lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the same Sunday‑through‑Thursday period.
Daytime work zones Monday‑Friday
Daytime drivers will encounter additional disruptions beginning Monday, November 16, and lasting through Friday, November 20. Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., lane closures will affect SR 687 (4th Street North) from SR 694 (Gandy Boulevard) to I‑275. Two sections of SR 682 (Pinellas Bayway) will also be closed during these hours: one at Dolphin Cay Lane/Landings Drive and another extending from that point to the Pinellas Bayway Toll Plaza. On SR 694 (Park Boulevard), lanes between 60th Way and 59th Street N will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Long‑term, 24‑hour restrictions remain
Several around‑the‑clock restrictions will stay in place through late 2026. Eastbound lanes on SR 586 (Curlew Road) from McMullen Booth Road to Tampa Road are closed 24 hours a day. The 62nd Avenue S Bridge over Maximo Channel also remains closed to traffic around the clock, though a temporary traffic signal allows two‑way movement across the span. Additionally, the right lane on 62nd Avenue N near the I‑275 overpass will stay closed in both directions until roughly December 2026.
What drivers can do
FDOT advises motorists to plan for extra travel time, use alternate routes when possible, and stay alert for posted signage and flagger directions. Residents can check the FDOT District 7 website or local news outlets for real‑time updates on lane status and any changes to the schedule.
Community impact
These closures affect daily commuters, school buses, and local businesses that rely on timely deliveries. While the disruptions may be inconvenient, the work is part of a broader effort to maintain Pinellas County’s road network, ensuring safer travel for families and preserving the county’s economic vitality.
For the latest information, drivers should monitor local traffic reports and FDOT social‑media channels.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
