Detours and Alerts

Tree Work Starts July 20 – Balm Boyette Road

July 14, 2026

Starting as early as Monday, July 20, crews will trim tree canopies and remove trees and shrubbery along the east side of Balm Boyette Road. Crews will be working north and south of the power line easement within the right of way, as well as within temporary or permanent construction easements.

Tree work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for approximately two weeks. 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.

Tree trimming and removal are being done to prepare the corridor for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline.  For more information about the pipeline project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Fishhawk Boulevard Tunnel Work Rescheduled

July 10, 2026

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor is rescheduling the tunnel work on Fishhawk Boulevard to reduce impacts on traffic for the upcoming school year.

Schools along Boyette Road and parents/guardians whose students attend these schools have expressed concern about traffic on this already-congested corridor being further worsened by construction. After hearing these concerns and meeting with school officials, the contractor was able to reschedule the tunnel installation near the 7-Eleven, just east of Bell Shoals Road.

The current open-trench construction and lane diversion on Boyette Road will continue and is expected to last until approximately February 2027. The contractor anticipates scheduling the tunnel work sometime in the future, after Boyette Road is re-opened.

For more information on the pipeline project, please visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Night Work at Buckhorn Creek Starting July 13

July 8, 2026

The contractor building the South Hillsborough Pipeline will be working 24 hours per day at the Buckhorn Creek crossing on the west side of South Kings Avenue beginning Monday, July 13, 2026. Nighttime operations have been added to the current daytime work to accelerate pipe installation before school resumes in early August.

Crews will work Monday through Saturday. This work is expected to last up to four weeks or until construction has progressed onto Ronele Drive.

Nearby residents may hear construction activity and equipment back-up alarms during this work. Portable lights will be used to illuminate the work area but will be directed away from homes.

For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.  

Bayberry Glen Drive Closed at Fishhawk Blvd. July 13

July 7, 2026

Bayberry Glen Drive will be closed at Fishhawk Boulevard for approximately one week starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday July 13, 2026, through 6:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026.

Fishhawk Family Dental, Starbucks, Bayberry Dental, Women’s Care Florida and other businesses along Bayberry Glen Drive will remain accessible via Hammock Crossing Drive or Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard.

Crews installing the South Hillsborough Pipeline are closing the road to fuse together pipe that has been staged along Fishhawk Boulevard. Once the pipeline is fully fused, crews will pull the pipe into the tunnel beneath Little Fishhawk Creek.

For more information, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Shop Local. Support Boyette Road Businesses.

July 6, 2026

As work continues on the South Hillsborough Pipeline, we want to remind you that local businesses along Boyette Road remain open, accessible, and ready to serve you.

Whether you live nearby or work in the area, we encourage you to choose local establishments for your shopping and service needs. Our small businesses are the heart of this community, and your continued support makes a meaningful difference during construction.

Your Local Business Guide

While temporary traffic pattern changes may cause brief delays, these neighborhood favorites are open and welcoming customers:

Give your dog the daycare, boarding, grooming, or training experience they deserve at Canine Cabana, where enrichment activities like agility courses, scent hunting, and even a nature trail keep pups happy and active.

At Brandon Sod Garden Center, the on-site garden center team can help you choose the right sod, plants, and landscaping materials suited to Florida’s rain and drought conditions, backed by decades of local expertise.

And for reliable auto care, Christian Brothers Automotive Riverview offers ASE-certified technicians, a complimentary shuttle service, and upfront communication on every repair, with maintenance plans tailored to the wear and tear local roads can cause on suspension and tires.

When you shop locally, you are investing directly in your neighbors and helping ensure these businesses remain strong throughout construction and beyond.

Thank you for your patience and for your continued commitment to supporting the businesses along the construction route.

July 2: Night Work at Lumsden and Parsons/John Moore

June 30, 2026

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, construction crews will work overnight at the intersection of Lumsden Road and South Parsons Avenue/John Moore Road to reopen the intersection. During this time, flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area.

Crews will continue removing equipment and restoring the area. The intersection will be reopened with its normal traffic pattern as early as Friday, July 3, ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

The project team understands the Brandon July 4th Parade has a new route. Click here for information on the parade and related festivities. On behalf of the project team, thank you for your patience during construction. We wish you a safe and happy holiday as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

For more information and project updates, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Lane Diversions Extended to Fishhawk Boulevard on July 12

June 29, 2026

South Hillsborough Pipeline construction will extend eastward on Boyette Road to Fishhawk Boulevard beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Crews will be working overnight to restripe the roadway and adjust traffic signals for a lane diversion that will be in place at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 13.

All current lane closures and diversions on Boyette Road will remain in place. On Monday, July 13, the extended traffic pattern will:

Reduce and divert the eastbound lanes of Boyette Road near Bell Creek Academy through the Bell Shoals Road intersection, until just east of River Springs Town Center.
- A dedicated left-hand turn lane will allow traffic to turn north on Bell Shoals Road from Boyette.
Reduce and divert westbound lanes of Fishhawk Boulevard just east of River Springs Town Center through the Bell Shoals Road intersection.
- A dedicated left-hand turn lane will allow traffic to turn south on Boyette Road from Fishhawk.

Access to 7-Eleven will be maintained via the River Springs Town Center entrance just east of 7-Eleven or from the entrances south of the intersection. All other business entrances will remain open.

This traffic change is needed to allow crews to work on tunnel shafts required to install the pipeline beneath Bell Creek and Bell Shoals Road. This is the second phase of work that will affect the Boyette Road/Fishhawk Boulevard corridor for the next 12-16 months.

Motorists are encouraged to plan alternative routes when possible. When driving through the area, please use caution, expect delays and plan additional drive time.

Visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com for more information on the project.

Victoria Street Traffic Updates

June 25, 2026

Pipeline installation on Victoria Street is currently near the Brandon Seventh-Day Adventist Church (just west of Brandon High School). Victoria Street is closed to through traffic, and the road is impassable from in front of the church to the western parking lot of Brandon High School.

Motorists accessing Brandon Seventh-Day Adventist Church should use Limona Road, Shady Lane and Amana Avenue. Churchgoers can enter using the westernmost entrance.

Those traveling to Brandon High School should access the school’s western parking lot from the east via North Kings Avenue or North Parsons Avenue to Victoria Street. The entrance to this lot closest to the school will be open.

Meade Street Closed July 2

As construction progresses eastward, crews expect to close Meade Street at Victoria Street as early as 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, for open-trench construction.

During this time, motorists traveling to Brandon High School will be able to access the school’s western parking lot from Limona Road. The school’s eastern parking lot will be accessible via North Kings Avenue or North Parsons Avenue to Victoria Street.

Construction on Victoria Street will proceed eastward through early December, barring unforeseen conditions. North Kings Avenue, North Knights Avenue, and North Moon Avenue will be accessible for local traffic only until active construction approaches. These roads will be closed at Victoria Street when pipeline construction crosses these intersections.

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.

For more information, please visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Tree Work Scheduled for North Moon Avenue and Ronele Drive

June 12, 2026

Starting as early as Wednesday, June 17, 2026, crews will trim tree canopies and remove trees along North Moon Avenue. Tree work on Ronele Drive is scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026. This work will take place in the right of way and temporary or permanent construction easements.

Residents affected by this 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 on each road. 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 the right of way and temporary and permanent construction easements as approved by Hillsborough County.

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 on the pipeline project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Victoria Street Closed Starting June 15

June 8, 2026

Beginning as early as 7 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, Victoria Street will be closed to through traffic between Limona Road and North Parsons Avenue for South Hillsborough Pipeline open-trench construction.

Before construction begins, crews will be in the area trimming and removing trees. A certified arborist will oversee all tree activities, and efforts will be made to preserve trees where possible.

Work will begin at Limona Road and progress eastward in phases. Victoria Street will remain open to local traffic only from Limona Road to Parsons Avenue but will be closed to through traffic. Construction on Victoria Street is expected to continue through early December, barring unforeseen conditions. The contractor is working to get past Brandon High School before the school year starts in early August. During this time:

Through traffic on Victoria will be detoured using Parsons Avenue, Brandon Boulevard, North Hilltop Road, Limona Road, Bates Street and Mook Street.

Meade Street, North Kings Avenue, North Knights Avenue, and North Moon Avenue will be accessible for local traffic only until active construction approaches. These roads will be closed at Victoria Street when pipeline construction approaches these intersections.

When crews are working just east of Limona Road, residents should access the neighborhood via North Parsons Avenue or Amana Avenue.

The contractor will make efforts to keep sidewalks on Victoria Street open. If a section must be closed for safety reasons, a pedestrian detour will be put in place.

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.

For more information, please visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.