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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All 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 change to the I-275 exit ramp configuration near Tampa International Airport as part of an ongoing construction project. Motorists are now required to navigate a new traffic pattern when accessing the airport area from the interstate.

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Why It Matters

Drivers traveling to or from Tampa International Airport via will face altered routes and potential traffic delays due to the permanent closure and reconfiguration of the existing exit ramp.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a construction project on I-275.
  • The exit ramp near Tampa International Airport has been closed and reconfigured.
  • The change affects the standard navigation route for motorists traveling to the airport.

Who's Mentioned

locationState Road 589“Veterans Expressway, affected by the exit closure.”organizationFOX 13“News outlet reporting on driver feedback.”locationHoward Frankland Bridge“Bridge where traffic congestion is reported.”organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The agency managing the construction and traffic changes.”locationI-275“The interstate highway where the construction is occurring.”organizationCity of Tampa“Collaborating with FDOT on signal adjustments.”locationTampa International Airport“A primary destination affected by the exit closure.”locationState Road 60“Roadway affected by the exit closure.”