Detours and Alerts

Moon Ave. Closed at Brandon Blvd. Starting April 20

April 14, 2026

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, Moon Avenue will be closed at Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline construction project. Crews will be excavating two pits, one on North Moon Avenue and the other on South Moon Avenue, to install the pipeline beneath Brandon Boulevard.

North Moon Avenue will be closed to through traffic south of West Morgan Street.

Traffic traveling south on North Moon Avenue will be detoured via West Morgan Street to North Parsons Avenue to Brandon Boulevard.

South Moon Avenue will be closed between Brandon Boulevard and West Robertson Street.
Traffic traveling north on South Moon Avenue will be detoured via West Roberston Street to South Kings Avenue to Brandon Boulevard.

Click here for detour information on one.network.

PNC Bank, Arnold Dentistry, the shopping center at 247 West Brandon Boulevard, Wendy’s, Milka’s Beauty Salon and the Brandon Retail & Office Center will be accessible via Brandon Boulevard. Leonard’s Academy of Dance, Brandon Medical Center, Brandon Transmission and Parker Pawn will be accessible via Robertson Street to South Moon Avenue.

Motorists should expect delays. Please use caution when driving, biking or walking in the area. Crews will work Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are expected to complete this work in approximately four months.

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor crews are performing this work as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com. 

S. Kings Traffic Pattern Changes Wednesday

April 13, 2026

The traffic pattern in this area will change frequently over the next month. We will post updates before each change to help keep you informed.

The traffic pattern change scheduled for today at South Kings Avenue south of Bloomingdale Avenue has been delayed to Wednesday, April 15, barring unforeseen circumstances. When the change goes into effect, South Kings Avenue will be closed from Bloomingdale Avenue to just south of Kings Row Plaza for approximately two weeks for pipeline installation.

Answering Your Questions

Tampa Bay Water’s project team values the input and interactions we’ve had with residents and businesses since we started construction. We know construction can be challenging for the community, and we appreciate your patience and your questions. In fact, we’ve noticed some questions are recurring, so from time to time, we’ll share some of those questions and the answers with our email subscribers.

Why can’t you give us a better idea of the schedule? Why does the schedule change so much?

Scheduling construction across the 26-mile pipeline route is a challenge. Crews are working simultaneously at multiple locations and there are many variables that affect the schedule, including property acquisition, permitting, subcontractors’ schedules, weather, material delivery, other nearby construction that affects traffic, and more.

The project team is committed to communicating the schedule for upcoming work, road closures and detours, as well as communicating changes when they happen.

Fishhawk Blvd. Sidewalk Closure Starts Monday

April 9, 2026

The sidewalk on the south side of Fishhawk Boulevard will be closed from Osprey Ridge Drive to Hammock Crossing Drive starting Monday, April 13, 2026. Non-transported students (those who do not receive bus service) who attend Randall Middle School and Newsome High School need to cross Fishhawk Boulevard at either Fishhawk Ridge Drive or Fishhawk Crossing to use the sidewalk on the north side of Fishhawk Boulevard.

Randall and Newsome students who live off of Osprey Ridge Drive, both north and south of Fishhawk Boulevard, receive bus service so no changes are needed. Parents and guardians of students who are eligible to receive bus service can contact their student’s school for bus stop information.

Bevis Elementary students who live outside the Osprey Ridge Drive area receive bus service so no changes are needed. Barrington Middle School students who are eligible receive bus service, no changes are needed.

A pedestrian detour will be put in place on Monday as an alternative for students who need an option other than the yellow school bus or being transported by a parent/guardian (see map below).

The contractor installing the South Hillsborough Pipeline is closing the sidewalk for safety purposes during construction. This closure will last several months. Please advise children to stay safe by following the closure signs and avoiding the construction zone. For more information on the project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com and sign up for email alerts to receive the latest project information.

Update: Limona Rd. Construction & S. Kings/Bloomingdale Traffic Pattern

April 7, 2026

24-Hour Operations Begin April 8 at Limona Rd. Railroad Crossing

Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, crews will begin 24-hour operations to install the South Hillsborough Pipeline beneath the CSX railroad tracks at Limona Road. This work involves installing a section of the pipeline underneath the railroad tracks without disturbing rail operations.

Work is expected to continue around the clock for approximately three days, but could take longer, depending on how quickly work progresses. During this time:

Residents may hear construction activities, including equipment noise and backup alarms.
Portable lighting will be used to illuminate the work area and will be directed away from nearby homes.
Access to nearby businesses and properties will be maintained throughout this construction.

Rain Delays New Traffic Pattern at S. Kings Ave. and Bloomingdale Ave.

The new traffic pattern scheduled to begin April 8, 2026, at South Kings Avenue south of Bloomingdale Avenue has been delayed due to rain. The new traffic pattern is now planned to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2026.

At that time, South Kings Avenue will be closed from Bloomingdale Avenue to just south of Kings Row Plaza for approximately two weeks for pipeline installation. South Kings Avenue remains closed to through traffic from Center Avenue to Bloomingdale Avenue. Residential access will be maintained via the detour.

Kings Row Plaza and Mobil Gas Station will be accessible via Bloomingdale
Happy Jalapeño Market, Bacon Egg and Cheese, Al’s Barn and Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon will be accessible via the South Kings Avenue detour

Click here to view the detour details and detour map.

For more information on South Hillsborough Pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com or call 813-485-6480.

Fishhawk Blvd. Sidewalk Closure Update

April 6, 2026

Reminder: The sidewalk on the south side of Fishhawk Boulevard will be closed on Monday, April 13, 2026, from Hammock Crossing Drive west to Osprey Ridge Drive. Please be aware that the contractor will be moving equipment and machinery into the area between Osprey Ridge and Fishhawk Ridge drives this week, so bicyclists and pedestrians should use caution. If needed, flaggers will direct sidewalk users around materials.

The contractor building the South Hillsborough Pipeline is closing the sidewalk to keep residents safe during construction and restoration.

Students who live in Fishhawk Ranch and use these sidewalks will need to take buses to school or arrange for other transportation while the sidewalk is closed. Parents and guardians should contact their student’s school if you need bus stop information.

Once completed, the South Hillsborough Pipeline will carry up to an additional 65 million gallons per day (mgd) of water from the Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Brandon to Hillsborough County’s Lithia Water Treatment Plant and a new water treatment plant in the Balm area. For more information, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Tree Work Starts April 7: S. Kings Ave. & Alafia Blvd.

April 2, 2026

Starting as early as Tuesday, April 7, 2026, crews will trim tree canopies and remove trees along South Kings Avenue from Greenbriar Drive south to Alafia Boulevard. Crews will also trim and remove trees on Alafia Boulevard from South Kings Avenue to 4142 Alafia Boulevard. This work will take place in the right of way and temporary or permanent construction easements.

Residents along South Kings and Alafia Boulevard affected by tree work will receive a door hanger before work begins. In some areas, access to individual driveways may be briefly interrupted for safety purposes if overhead limbs need to be removed.

Tree work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for approximately three days. During this time, crews will:

Trim tree canopies under the guidance of a certified arborist to make space for heavy machinery.
Remove trees and shrubs located within temporary and permanent construction easements.

Please remove any plants or ornamental decorations from the right of way and easements before crews arrive. Anything left in the right of way or easement will be removed. Tree trimming and removal are being done to prepare the corridor for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline.
For more information, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

New Traffic Pattern: S. Kings Ave. and Bloomingdale Ave.

April 1, 2026

The traffic pattern in this area will change frequently over the next month. We will post updates before each change to help keep you informed.

Beginning as early as Wednesday, April 8, 2026, South Kings Avenue will be closed from Bloomingdale Avenue to just south of Kings Row Plaza for approximately two weeks for pipeline installation. South Kings Avenue remains closed to through traffic from Center Avenue to Bloomingdale Avenue. Residential access will be maintained via the detour.

Kings Row Plaza and Mobil Gas Station will be accessible via Bloomingdale
Happy Jalapeño Market, Bacon Egg and Cheese, Al’s Barn and Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon will be accessible via the South Kings Avenue detour

Detour

To access South Kings Avenue south of Bloomingdale, follow the detour to John Moore Road to Windy Place, Southview Drive, King Drive, Breezeway Court to Center Avenue. Through traffic traveling north on South Kings Avenue south of Greenbriar Drive will be detoured at Center Avenue. A 35-mile-per-hour speed limit will be in effect. Motorists should plan extra travel time and expect delays. Please use caution when driving, biking or walking in the area. Through-traffic may want to use John Moore and Providence roads as alternative routes for north-south travel.

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor crews are performing this work as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Active Construction at Alafia Blvd. Rescheduled to April 13

March 30, 2026

The work that was scheduled to start today at 4142 Alafia Blvd. has been rescheduled to April 13. Once crews finish installing the concrete shoring for the tunnel on the south side of the Alafia River, they will move to the north side to begin work.

We’ll keep residents posted should the schedule change again.

For more information on South Hillsborough Pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Tree Work Starts April 1: S. Kings Ave. North of Bloomingdale

March 27, 2026

Starting Wednesday, April 1, crews will trim tree canopies over the northbound lanes of South Kings Avenue from Paul Sanders Park to Ronele Drive. Crews will also be clearing trees and brush on the west side of South Kings Avenue where the South Hillsborough Pipeline will cross Buckhorn Creek.

Tree work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for approximately three days. During this time, crews will:

Trim canopies under the guidance of a certified arborist to make space for heavy machinery.
Remove trees and shrubs from temporary and permanent construction easements.

Please remove any plants or ornamental decorations from the right of way and easement before crews arrive. Anything left in the right of way or easement will be removed.  Tree trimming and removal are being done to prepare the corridor for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline.  For more information on the pipeline project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Active Construction Begins Monday at Alafia Blvd.

March 24, 2026

On Monday, March 30, crews will begin work at 4142 Alafia Boulevard to install concrete shoring for the tunnel under the Alafia River.

Residents can expect to see and hear heavy equipment and materials being delivered to the area, including large cranes, excavators, control trailers and pipe materials. No long-term road closures are planned, but there may be brief traffic interruptions as equipment and materials are delivered.  

Crews will typically work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Once the shoring and shaft are complete, a microtunnel boring machine will install a segment of the South Hillsborough Pipeline under the river from the shaft on the south side of the river to the shaft on the north side.  

Work at the Alafia River crossing is expected to be completed in late October 2026.

For more information on South Hillsborough Pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.