A $10.3 million road project intended to improve access and safety near the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium is moving forward, but Hillsborough County transportation leaders say widening two roads will not be enough to address the larger changes expected in West Tampa.
The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization approved an amendment Wednesday to its fiscal year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program. The amendment adds nearly $7 million to planned operational and safety improvements along Tampa Bay Boulevard and Air Cargo Road.
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The project’s previous total was $3,407,714. The amended total is $10,283,642, including $9,952,621 for construction, $31,412 for construction-support operations and $299,609 for additional construction support.
The work is scheduled for 2027 and includes widening portions of Tampa Bay Boulevard and Air Cargo Road from two lanes to four, resurfacing, sidewalk construction, roundabout upgrades and two new traffic signals.
During the presentation, staff explained that Tampa Bay Boulevard would be widened along portions of the corridor where only two lanes currently exist. A section that is already four lanes would not require widening…