TAMPA, Fla. — A broken water main has forced the full closure of North 12th Street between East Fairbanks Street and East Waters Avenue starting Wednesday morning.
All lanes were closed at 9 a.m. as Tampa Water Department crews began repairs on the line. City officials expect the road to reopen and traffic patterns to return to normal by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31, though the timeline remains contingent on weather conditions.
Barricades and directional signage have been placed throughout the area to assist drivers with detour traffic. Motorists are asked to use extra caution when traveling nearby, as project modifications may become necessary while work is in progress…