The City of Tampa will be conducting several road closures in response to downtown demonstrations this Saturday.
According to a press release, the closures will include:
7 a.m. – Bayshore Boulevard between South Howard Avenue and West Platt Street, West Platt Street between South Plant Avenue and South Florida Avenue, and South Franklin Street between East Brorein Street and Water Street
8:30 a.m. – Bayshore Boulevard between West Marlin Avenue and West Platt Street
12 p.m. – North Franklin Street between East Scott Street and East Tyler Street, East Scott Street between North Tampa Street and North Nebraska Avenue, West Laurel Street between North Boulevard and Doyle Carlton Drive, West Green Street between North Boulevard and West Laurel Street
3 p.m. – North Ashley Drive between East Cass Street and East Twiggs Street, North Franklin Street between East Tyler Street and East Cass Street
The release does not mention when the road closures will be lifted. Motorists not participating in demonstrations are advised to use alternative routes to avoid the closed down areas.
The City of Tampa says this list is subject to change without notice.
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This article appears in Jun 4-10, 2020.
