New Tampa drivers are no strangers to construction. Good news though, another project is finished. The New Tampa Blvd. Bridge opens around 11 a.m. Wednesday. The 0.7 mile bridge spans over I75 and connects New Tampa Boulevard with Commerce Park Boulevard.
Khadija Bensalah works in New Tampa and says any traffic relief is welcome.
"I leave around five or six in the morning to go to work and it's so hectic," Bensalah said. "It's a great idea because of all the traffic."
The bridge, with bike and pedestrian access, provides an easier route to Liberty Elementary and Freedom High Schools for some. But the cut through goes right through a neighborhood.
"We had meetings with the people who live out there," Jean Duncan, Tampa Transportation Manager said. "We asked them for advice and took some of their suggestions."
Robert Simonelli plans to use the alternate to the I75 and Bruce B Downs interchange.
"I'm excited about it but I don't know how the people who live out there will feel," Simonelli said. "There will be new cars and a new traffic pattern."
Duncan says the road won't become a high speed cut through. The speed limit is set relatively low at 35. She says this project has been on the books since the 80s when city officials said the cut through would eventually be necessary to relieve New Tampa congestion. City Officials predict by 2025 14,000 cars will use the road per day.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn will cut the ribbon on the bridge Wednesday at 10:30 and the road will open shortly after that.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:39 GMT
Law enforcement officers across the bay area will be out in force on the waterways this Memorial Day weekend. They say they want to make sure boaters are safe and sober while operating their watercraft.
Law enforcement officers across the bay area will be out in force on the waterways this Memorial Day weekend. They say they want to make sure boaters are safe and sober while operating their watercraft.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:47:05 GMT
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:41:19 GMT
If you would like to use the Tow to Go program during the Memorial Day weekend, the number to call (855) 286-9246. The program is available May 24th through May 27th.
If you would like to use the Tow to Go program during the Memorial Day weekend, the number to call (855) 286-9246. The program is available May 24th through May 27th.
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:59:30 GMT
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered at the 5100 block of Bee Ridge Road around 11:35 a.m. Saturday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered at the 5100 block of Bee Ridge Road around 11:35 a.m. Saturday.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:34:55 GMT
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
Friday, May 24 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:13:39 GMT
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:22 GMT
The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:30:01 GMT
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:29:23 GMT
Kmart has launched the latest in what appears to be an edgy string of commercials. In April, one of its commercial went viral for a play on words. Explaining the ease of shipping a product to a customer
Kmart has launched the latest in what appears to be an edgy string of commercials. In April, one of its commercial went viral for a play on words. Explaining the ease of shipping a product to a customer
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:07:51 GMT
Events have been planned to celebrate the life of the inverted pyramid, which opened in 1973 - 40 years ago! Events include decades of music over the years featuring local performers, historic water ski
Events have been planned to celebrate the life of the inverted pyramid, which opened in 1973 - 40 years ago! Events include decades of music over the years featuring local performers, historic water ski
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:28:34 GMT
Fashion Expert Mickey Williams is back with this summer's hottest swimwear to suit every body type from www.BareNecessities.com. www.BareNeccesities.com carries the best brands for bra-sized swim up to
Fashion Expert Mickey Williams is back with this summer's hottest swimwear to suit every body type from www.BareNecessities.com. www.BareNeccesities.com carries the best brands for bra-sized swim up to
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:19:27 GMT
The Florida Aquarium invites our service men and women to spend Memorial Day Weekend with us and have a touching encounter with our brand new exhibit, Stingray Beach.
The Florida Aquarium invites our service men and women to spend Memorial Day Weekend with us and have a touching encounter with our brand new exhibit, Stingray Beach.
