PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released a new list of lane closures that could slow down your commute in Pinellas County starting Sunday, January 25, 2026.
From major interstates like I-275 to busy local hubs like US 19, crews will be out in force. Here is everything you need to know to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Interstate Interruptions
Commuters on the interstates should be ready for some night work. If you take I-175, look out for lane closures between 16th Street South and 4th Street South. These happen overnight from Sunday, Jan. 25 through Thursday, Jan. 29. The lanes close at 7 p.m. and reopen by 7 a.m.
Drivers on I-275 have two spots to watch:
- The Sunshine Skyway Bridge: There is a night lane closure scheduled for just one night—Thursday, Jan. 29, starting at 8 p.m. It wraps up early Friday morning at 6:30 a.m.
- From 38th Ave N to Roosevelt Blvd: Expect closures in both directions and some traffic shifts on the southbound side. This runs Sunday night through Thursday night, 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work on US 19
US 19 is seeing a lot of activity this week, mostly overnight.
- Main St. to Curlew Rd. and Drew St. to Sunset Point Rd: Both stretches will have night closures from Sunday, Jan. 25 to Thursday, Jan. 29. Crews work from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- South of Tampa Rd. to South of Live Oak St: This section has closures Monday through Thursday nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Busy Spots on Alt US 19
Alternate US 19 has a mix of day and night work, so check your specific location:
- Meres Blvd. to Tampa Rd: Night closures run Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Tyrone Blvd (5th Ave N to Park St): Night closures here as well, Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Daytime Drivers: Watch for work from E Curlew Place to St. Andrews Drive (Mon-Sat, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and at Anclote Road/Coquina Drive (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 6 a.m.).
The 24/7 Projects
Some construction zones never sleep. Two major east-west roads have round-the-clock closures that will last through early or late 2026:
- SR 60 (Gulf to Bay Blvd): Eastbound lane closures from S. Bayshore Blvd to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Blvd.
- SR 586 (Curlew Rd): Eastbound lane closures from McMullen Booth Rd to Tampa Rd.
Other Local Road Closures
Finally, keep an eye out for crews on these daily routes:
- SR 686 (East Bay Drive): Night closures from US 19 to Belcher Rd, Sunday through Thursday (8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
- SR 687 (4th Street North): Daytime work from Gandy Blvd to I-275, Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- SR 688 (Ulmerton Road): Daytime closures from 49th St N to Egret Blvd, Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- SR 694 (Gandy Blvd): Daytime closures west of 94th Ave N to Derby Lane, Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Drive safe and give yourself a few extra minutes to get where you’re going this week!…