Florida gas prices still at a 10-month high
Gas prices in Florida continue to hover at 10-month highs with the average price in the Sunshine State at about $2.30, reports AAA.
Gas prices in Florida continue to hover at 10-month highs with the average price in the Sunshine State at about $2.30, reports AAA.
Howard Frankland Bridge back open after overpass removal on Pinellas side
Update: All lanes open on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Crews were able to successfully remove the 4th Street N bridge overpass over I-275 three hours ahead of schedule. The Southbound I-275 Exit 32 (4th St N) will now remain closed until late 2021 while crews construct a new ramp in the same location. The reason for the new ramp is to accomodate the widening of I-275.
Update: All lanes open on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Crews were able to successfully remove the 4th Street N bridge overpass over I-275 three hours ahead of schedule. The Southbound I-275 Exit 32 (4th St N) will now remain closed until late 2021 while crews construct a new ramp in the same location. The reason for the new ramp is to accomodate the widening of I-275.
TPA rolls out 5G, enhanced 4G service, allowing travelers to download full-length movies in seconds
The number of people traveling by plane is still down, but at Tampa International Airport, internet speeds are on their way up. 5G and enhanced 4G service on the nation’s three major cellular carriers just launched property-wide.
The number of people traveling by plane is still down, but at Tampa International Airport, internet speeds are on their way up. 5G and enhanced 4G service on the nation’s three major cellular carriers just launched property-wide.
TPA flights again delayed after Jacksonville air traffic control closed for COVID-19 cleaning
The temporary closure of an air traffic control center in Jacksonville led to flight delays across Florida Wednesday night, including at Tampa International Airport.
The temporary closure of an air traffic control center in Jacksonville led to flight delays across Florida Wednesday night, including at Tampa International Airport.
This weekend's Howard Frankland Bridge closure delayed a week
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Tampa International Airport reports delays due to closure at Jacksonville air traffic control facility
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Travelers from the UK required to have negative COVID-19 test to enter US
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
FDOT officials delaying Westshore interchange project by two years
Due to a decrease in revenue, FDOT will be pushing back the I-275-Westshore interchange project by two years.
Due to a decrease in revenue, FDOT will be pushing back the I-275-Westshore interchange project by two years.
With masked faces and cautious optimism, holiday travelers arrive at the airport
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
Tampa International Airport expecting 50% drop in holiday travel
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
State pitching in $67 million to update Tampa streetcar
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
Deadly I-275 crash has transportation leaders moving up wrong-way detection installation timeline
Transportation officials want to move up the timeline for installing wrong-way detection devices following a deadly I-275 crash.
Transportation officials want to move up the timeline for installing wrong-way detection devices following a deadly I-275 crash.
Brightline reaches agreement to open train station at Disney Springs
Brightline is said to be building train tunnels from South Florida to the Orlando International Airport, aiming to open in late 2022.
Brightline is said to be building train tunnels from South Florida to the Orlando International Airport, aiming to open in late 2022.
Despite travel warnings from CDC, Tampa airport records busiest day since March
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.
TPA expects holiday travel surge to be half of what it was last year
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
TPA estimates that they will see roughly 100,000 passengers come and go the weekend after Thanksgiving.
First international flights since March arrive at TPA
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
Tampa International Airport adding 40 destinations in time for holiday travel
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.
Hillsborough continues collecting transportation tax, but can't spend it
In 2018, 57 percent of voters said yes to the one-cent tax to pay for transportation projects. To date, more than $400 million has been collected, but no projects have been funded because of lawsuits challenging the tax.
In 2018, 57 percent of voters said yes to the one-cent tax to pay for transportation projects. To date, more than $400 million has been collected, but no projects have been funded because of lawsuits challenging the tax.
FDOT installing 'dynamic envelopes' at railroad crossings in Pinellas
The Florida Department of Transportation has installed markings to keep motorists and pedestrians out of danger zones near railroad crossings.
The Florida Department of Transportation has installed markings to keep motorists and pedestrians out of danger zones near railroad crossings.
Tampa's first autonomous shuttle begins operating in downtown area
It’s new, high-tech and it almost seems like something out of a futuristic movie. Tampa’s new HART autonomous vehicles launched for the first time Monday, and they may very well be the way of the future in the downtown area.
It’s new, high-tech and it almost seems like something out of a futuristic movie. Tampa’s new HART autonomous vehicles launched for the first time Monday, and they may very well be the way of the future in the downtown area.