Hillsborough County Performing Road Work on Bayshore Boulevard

Hillsborough County Public Works Department will begin repairs on Bayshore Boulevard between Platt Street and Rome Avenue, starting this weekend (July 18) and continuing through the fall. The purpose of the project is to improve the rideability of the roadway, and will be performed on weekends only, from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m.
Intermittent lane closures will occur during this time, as crews alternate the closing of the northbound and southbound lanes. Motorists should expect traffic delays during construction, and are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

The repairs will include the grinding of faulted joints in the roadway and repair of some sections of curbing. The project will also include re-sealing concrete slabs where applicable.

The concrete slabs that make up this section of Bayshore Boulevard are in overall good condition, given the age of the concrete. However, some slabs have settled unevenly over the years and are now impacting the ride quality of the surface.

While Bayshore Boulevard is within the City of Tampa, it is a County roadway. Hillsborough County has an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Tampa to maintain Bayshore Boulevard, and is responsible for major repairs or reconstruction. The repairs are estimated to cost $400,000 and will be funded through the Public Works? County Roadway Resurfacing Fund.