TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers heading into downtown Tampa this weekend should pack extra patience or leave the car at home. City officials are warning of significant traffic delays and road closures on January 17 and 18 as a convergence of major events is expected to draw tens of thousands of people to the city center.
The influx of crowds, combined with scheduled lane closures, will likely choke normal traffic flow throughout the weekend.
Motorists should be particularly aware of restrictions on Ashley Drive and Gasparilla Plaza. While the Poe Garage will remain accessible, navigating the surrounding streets may be difficult during peak hours…