Pasco County residents should prepare for extensive lane closures on several key corridors from Sunday, November 15, through Saturday, November 21, 2026. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 has released a detailed schedule that includes both daytime and overnight work, aimed at improving road conditions and safety.
Daytime closures on US 41 and State Road 54
On US 41, also known as Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, FDOT crews will close lanes at Lake Patience Road from Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20. The closures will run each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. State Road 54 will follow the exact same schedule at Henley Road, with lane closures also occurring between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
US 98 work zones
Drivers traveling on US 98 will encounter two separate work zones. Between County Road 54 and Townsend Road, periodic lane closures and flagging operations will be in effect Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further along US 98, between Stanton Hall Drive and Janmar Road, crews will conduct overnight lane closures, flagging, and traffic shifts on Sunday night, November 15, and Monday night, November 16, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
US 301 daytime projects
US 301 will see two stretches of daytime work from Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Southbound drivers will face periodic lane closures from Kingsmere Road to Sky Ridge Circle, while northbound traffic will encounter lane and right‑turn lane closures from Bailey Hill Road to Wire Road.
Overnight work on State Road 56 and State Road 39
In Wesley Chapel, State Road 56 will have overnight projects from Sunday, November 15, through Thursday, November 19, running each night from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Lanes will be closed from Shops Lane to Meadow Pointe Boulevard, and the eastbound right‑turn lane near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (County Road 581) will also be closed during those hours, though right‑turn movements will remain possible.
Overnight work is also planned on State Road 39 from north of Central Avenue to US 301 (Gall Boulevard). Lane closures and flagging operations will take place Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) restrictions
Drivers using the Suncoast Parkway will see daytime restrictions on the southbound exit ramp to State Road 52. Part or all of the right‑turn lane will be closed from Monday, November 16, through Saturday, November 21, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., though turns will remain open.
Long‑term closure on Touchpoint Drive
A long‑term closure remains in effect on Touchpoint Drive, where access to the Suncoast Trail Trailhead is closed around the clock through the summer of 2027.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and follow all flagger instructions. FDOT advises checking the agency’s website or local news outlets for real‑time updates throughout the work period.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
