Pinellas County drivers should prepare for potential delays next week as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) schedules a series of maintenance and construction projects.
Road Closures
The planned lane closures, running from Sunday, July 19, through Saturday, July 25, 2026, will affect several major corridors, including US 19, Ulmerton Road, and the Pinellas Bayway.
Commuters using US 19 will experience several overnight lane closures. Starting Sunday night, July 19, through Thursday morning, July 23, crews will close lanes on US 19 from Tampa Road to Tarpon Avenue between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Daytime travelers can expect single-lane closures on several state roads from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Affected areas include SR 687 (4th Street North) from Gandy Boulevard to I-275, and SR 688 (Ulmerton Road) from 49th Street North to Egret Boulevard.
FDOT recommends that motorists plan ahead, leave early, and exercise caution when traveling through active work zones.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.