NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Department of Transportation closes I-275 exit ramp near Tampa International Airport
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has implemented a permanent closure and traffic pattern change for an I-275 exit ramp serving the area near Tampa International Airport. This construction project alters the standard navigation route for motorists traveling through the corridor.
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Drivers navigating the corridor near Tampa International Airport must adjust their routes due to the permanent closure of a major exit ramp.
Key Facts
- The Florida Department of Transportation has closed an exit ramp on I-275.
- The closure is located in the vicinity of Tampa International Airport.
- The change is part of an ongoing construction project in the Tampa Bay area.
- The closure forces motorists to change their established navigation routes.
Who's Mentioned
locationCourtney Campbell Bridge“A bridge experiencing traffic backups due to the construction.”locationState Road 589“Also known as the Veterans Expressway, accessed via the closed exit.”locationHoward Frankland Bridge“A bridge experiencing traffic backups due to the construction.”organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The agency managing the Westshore Interchange construction project.”locationKennedy Boulevard“A roadway accessed via the closed exit.”locationI-275“The interstate highway where the construction and exit closure are occurring.”organizationCity of Tampa“Collaborating with FDOT on signal adjustments.”locationTampa International Airport“A primary destination affected by the exit closure.”locationState Road 60“A roadway accessed via the closed exit.”