Temporary Road Closure on W Swann Avenue to continue May 9, 2018 for Roadway Improvements

Temporary Road Closure on W Swann Avenue to continue May 9, 2018 for Roadway Improvements

A portion of W Swann Avenue between S Armenia Avenue and S MacDill Avenue closed on Monday, April 9, 2018 for  a Capital Improvement project.  The City contractor is installing drainage, curbing, and sidewalks on W Swann Avenue between S Armenia Avenue and S Gomez Avenue as part of a stormwater improvement project.  This construction work on W Swann Avenue will be completed in 4 phases over a 4 month period. 

Phase 1 work will be completed on May 8, 2018, weather permitting.

In order to facilitate the construction time, Phases 2 and 3 will be combined.  W Swann Avenue between S Tampania Avenue and S Habana Avenue will be closed beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  S Audubon Avenue between W De Leon Street and W Fountain Boulevard will also be closed at the intersection at W Swann Avenue.  It is anticipated that the Phase 2/Phase 3 work will be completed by 4 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, weather permitting. 

In Phase 4, W Swann Avenue between S Audubon Avenue and S Gomez Avenue will be closed.  S Habana Avenue between the emergency entrance to Memorial Hospital of Tampa and W Swann Avenue will also be closed during this phase.

Sidewalks on W Swann Avenue will be closed during the construction. Pedestrians will be detoured to other available sidewalks with signage.

It is anticipated that the Phase 2 and 3 work will be completed by 4 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, weather permitting. 

The entire Capital Improvement project on W Swann Avenue between S Armenia Avenue and S Gomez Avenue is expected to be completed by August 15, 2018.

The City recommends using alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.

A hi-resolution map with the City of Tampa’s suggested detour routes can be found embedded below:

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Road Closure W Swann Avenue May 9, 2018 for Roadway Improvements to be Continued, to be released today, May 8, 2018

CWS-18-0000255

See all road closures at www.tampagov.net/RoadClosures

For additional information, please contact:

Don Cermeno, Construction Engineer

City of Tampa, Contract Administration / Construction Management

(813) 635-3400; doncermeno@tampagov.net

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Published at Tue, 08 May 2018 16:11:09 +0000