Detours and Alerts

Schedule Update: Night Work on Boyette March 12; 24/7 Work Starts March 16

March 11, 2026

To reduce traffic impacts on Boyette Road, the South Hillsborough Pipeline contractor will work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 12.

Next week, from Monday, March 16 to Saturday, March 21, the contractor will work 24 hours a day to take advantage of reduced traffic during Hillsborough County Public Schools’ spring break. The contractor will be removing medians from Pure Pebble Drive to Bell Shoals Road.

During this time, the inside eastbound and westbound lanes of Boyette Road will be closed, and median crossovers will be closed in the active construction zone. If any median removal work remains after Saturday, nighttime work will resume the week of March 23.

Overnight Security in Place at Pipeline Construction Sites

South Hillsborough Pipeline construction is occurring in several different locations throughout southern Hillsborough County, and Tampa Bay Water’s contractor is taking the necessary steps to ensure these sites remain safe and secure both day and night.

Security personnel are now on site overnight at active construction sites to protect the sites and neighborhoods from criminal activity. Thieves often target construction sites, especially after hours, looking for tools, copper wire, heavy equipment, and other valuable materials.

Additionally, these construction zones can be dangerous to anyone trespassing. While crews do take precautions to secure potential hazards after work ends each day, it is still important that people do not enter active construction zones at any time. On site security helps protect against accidents.

In some locations, security will be provided by Community Coordinators, which are support staff hired by the project team to provide 24/7 assistance to residents during construction. We are still hiring local people for these positions, so if you are interested, please call 813-485-6480.

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

Schedule Update: Boyette Road Lane Closures Move to McMullen

March 10, 2026

Beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, the inside eastbound and westbound lanes of Boyette Road will be closed between east of Pure Pebble Drive and Wickerwood Drive for median removal work. During this work, Boyette Road will operate as one lane in each direction. Motorists may turn left onto McMullen Road, but there will be no dedicated left turn lane or signal.

Medians within the active construction zone will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and motorists may not be able to turn left across the closed median.

This work is expected to last 6-10 days, after which, crews will resume median work between Wickerwood Drive and Bell Shoals Road, working in phases from west to east. The change in phasing, which will last six to seven weeks, is in preparation of pipeline installation on McMullen Road at Boyette Road.

Motorists should prepare for delays and use caution while following all posted lane diversion signs in the area. All crosswalks and businesses in the area will remain open.

For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeli ne.com.

S. Kings Ave. Closed from Center Ave. to Bloomingdale Ave. March 12

March 9, 2026

Beginning Thursday, March 12, 2026, South Kings Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Center Avenue and Bloomingdale Avenue for open-trench pipeline installation. Bloomingdale Avenue will not be accessible from South Kings (see detour map).

The first two phases of this work are:

Phase 1: Active construction from just south of Kings Row Plaza to Greenbriar Drive for approximately 4 weeks; access will be maintained to Kings Row Plaza, Happy Jalapeño Market, Bacon Egg and Cheese and Al’s Barn from Bloomingdale Avenue. Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon will communicate directly with its patients regarding parking and access.

Phase 2: Active construction from Bloomingdale to just south of Kings Row Plaza for approximately four weeks; Kings Row Plaza 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.

Resident access will be maintained via the 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.

Later Phases

After phases 1 and 2 are completed, crews will work on the north side of the intersection to install the pipeline on South Kings Avenue by open trench from Bloomingdale to Ronele Drive. Then crews will restore, re-stripe and fully open the intersection of South Kings and Bloomingdale. After that work is completed, crews will resume open-trench installation on South Kings from Greenbriar south to Alafia Boulevard. When open-trench construction blocks Vignoble Lane, resident access will be maintained via temporary access to Lucent Sands Court.

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.

Night Work: Median Removal on S. Kings Begins March 8

March 4, 2026

Starting Sunday, March 8, 2026, crews will be working nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to remove the medians on South Kings Avenue from Buckhorn Creek Road to Princeton Street. The inside northbound and southbound lanes of South Kings Avenue will be closed nightly but will reopen by 6 a.m. each day. Existing median crossovers will remain open until pipeline construction begins later this spring.

This work is being done at night to minimize traffic impacts and is expected to last approximately one week. Nearby residents may hear construction activity and back-up alarms during this work. Portable lights will be used to illuminate the work area but will be directed away from homes.

Motorists should use caution and follow all posted lane diversion signs when driving or biking. All crosswalks in this area will remain open.  

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. 

Sidewalk Closed: Fishhawk Blvd. from Hometown Ln. to Osprey Ridge Dr.

March 2, 2026

Construction crews have closed the sidewalk on the south side of Fishhawk Boulevard between Hometown Lane and Osprey Ridge Drive. This closure is to ensure pedestrian and bicyclist safety near the ongoing construction along Fishhawk Boulevard.

The closure will be in effect for approximately one month for South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. For more information on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Initial Work Begins Monday at Alafia Blvd.

February 20, 2026

On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, crews will begin mobilizing at 4142 Alafia Blvd. to begin preliminary construction activities for the tunnel under the Alafia River.

Crews will be on site through the end of February excavating an area and installing a form to prepare for concrete shoring. In mid-March, heavy equipment will be delivered to the site to install the ring of concrete shoring and excavate a tunnel shaft. Once the shoring and shaft are complete, a microtunnel boring machine will install a segment of the South Hillsborough Pipeline under the river from a shaft on the south side of the river to the shaft on the north side.  

Crews will typically work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Residents can expect to see and hear construction 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.  

The tunnel under the Alafia River is expected to be completed by late summer 2026.

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

Construction Starts March 1 at Parsons/John Moore & Lumsden

February 19, 2026

From 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, to 6 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, the inside lanes of South Parsons Avenue, John Moore Road and Lumsden Road will be closed as crews reconfigure the traffic signals in the intersection to accommodate tunneling work for the South Hillsborough Pipeline.

S. Parsons Ave./John Moore Rd. Lane Closures Start March 2

As soon as the traffic signals are reconfigured early Monday morning, South Parsons Avenue and John Moore Road will have lane closures and detours on either side of Lumsden Road for installation of the South Hillsborough Pipeline:

The southbound lanes of South Parsons Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Vonderburg Drive and Lumsden Road; southbound traffic will be detoured to Vonderburg Drive to Oakfield Drive to South Kings Avenue.
The northbound lanes of John Moore Road will be closed to through traffic between Julie Lane and Lumsden Road; northbound traffic will be detoured to Julie Lane to Bryan Road to Lumsden Road.

Access to local homes and businesses will be maintained.

Crews will be excavating tunnel pits on South Parsons and John Moore at the intersection of Lumsden Road to install a section of pipeline beneath Lumsden. The lane closures will be in effect 24/7 for approximately four months during tunneling work.

Active construction work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan alternate routes, such as Bryan Road, for north-south travel. Please follow detour signs and use caution when driving, biking or walking in the area.

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

Fishhawk Blvd/Boyette Road Lane Closures Start March 2

February 17, 2026

The inside lanes of eastbound and westbound Fishhawk Boulevard/Boyette Road will be closed in sections beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, March 2, for median removal. Work will begin on Fishhawk Boulevard west of Skytop Drive and proceed westward in sections ending just west of McMullen Road.

Medians will be closed 24 hours per day, seven days a week, in the active construction zone, and motorists may not be able to turn left across the closed median.

This roadwork will be ongoing for six to seven weeks and is needed to prepare the area for South Hillsborough Pipeline installation. Work in each section will last 6-10 days, depending on the length of the section. Motorists should expect delays. Please use caution and follow all posted lane diversion signs when traveling in the area. All crosswalks in this area will remain open.

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

Work Begins Monday at Limona/CSX

February 12, 2026

Crews will mobilize on Monday, Feb. 16, to begin removing asphalt and excavating shafts for the tunnel under the railroad tracks. Open-trench pipeline installation is still scheduled to begin at the end of April for Limona Road and Victoria Street, so we can install the pipeline in front of Brandon High School while school is closed over the summer.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through the stringent rules and regulations required to tunnel under the railroad. That review has taken some additional time, but we now have approval to proceed.

If you would like additional information on the pipeline, please visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com.

Shop Local. Support Your Business Community.

February 3, 2026

As work continues on the South Hillsborough Pipeline, we want to remind residents, commuters, and project team members that local businesses along South Kings and Bloomingdale avenues remain open, accessible and ready to serve you.

Whether you live nearby or are working in the area, we encourage you to choose local establishments for your daily needs, services and meals. Small businesses are the heart of this community, and your continued support makes a meaningful difference.

Your Local Business Guide

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

Stop by The Stein and Vine for a relaxing dinner or grab a quick, delicious bite from the food trucks behind the Mobil Station on South Kings Blvd, including Al’s Barn, Bacon Egg and Cheese, or El Pollo Cartel. Enjoy a meal from Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs.

For specialty flavors and finds, visit Tu Pais Latin Market or Bin + Board WINE / CHEESE / PROVISIONS. Visit ECHO Thrift for unique gifts or visit Family Dollar and Big Lots for everyday essentials. Lastly, keep your vehicle in top shape at Splash Car Wash and Lube or visit Sun Country Cleaners for professional clothing care.

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.