Avoid Expressway at Rush Hour For A Few Months, FDOT Says

Delays and construction along the Selmon Expressway have been fairly commonplace. But now Florida Department of Transportation officials are warning drivers that traffic headed into downtown Tampa during rush hour over the next few months is likely to be especially bad.

The westbound Selmon Expressway has been reduced to a single lane in the area near 22nd Street. FDOT expects that single lane to remain for about three months while construction in the area continues.

"Due to heavy traffic and delays caused by the closed lane, motorists going to downtown Tampa are encouraged to use the Reversible Express Lanes during
the morning commute to avoid the congestion on the lower level," official wrote in an email to Patch.

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How would you suggest getting around this construction if you're headed to downtown Tampa from Brandon? Would you take Adamo Drive, Causeway Boulevard or even Interstate 4? Let us know in the comment box below.