Expand / Collapse search
☰

Clearwater to see high levels of traffic NYE weekend

By
Published  December 27, 2024 2:28pm EST
Pinellas County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • Clearwater expects high levels of traffic NYE weekend
    • Clearwater expects events like the ReliaQuest Bowl and Light It Up Clearwater to be the biggest contributors to high traffic levels.
    • Clearwater is asking residents to consider ridesharing or carpooling to the area this weekend.

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The City of Clearwater is urging residents in Pinellas County to be aware of higher traffic levels as the Bay Area prepares to host various events leading up to the new year.

According to the city, the ReliaQuest Bowl Beach Day, hosted on Dec. 29th, and Light It Up Clearwater, hosted on Dec. 31st, will be the biggest two factors in the increased traffic.

Ongoing construction along Coronado Drive and South Gulfview Boulevard is expected to increase traffic levels as the city sees an influx of people over the holiday weekend.

READ: Michigan vs. Alabama: Players arrive in Bay Area ahead of NYE bowl game

Clearwater is offering rides to the Reliaquest Bowl on the Jolley Trolley. The Clearwater Police Department and City Management are asking people to consider carpooling or ridesharing to the area.

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News live:

    STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA:

    Pinellas CountyTrafficHolidays