Detours and Alerts

Community Coordinators Support Neighborhoods

May 11, 2026

With open-trench construction starting on the South Hillsborough Pipeline, the contractor has deployed community coordinators at locations where resident and business access may be temporarily affected. Community coordinators are ready to help, are easily identified by their blue vests and currently can be found on:

South Kings Avenue, north of Bloomingdale Avenue
McMullen Road, between Boyette Road and McMullen Loop, and
Limona Road, south of the railroad tracks, starting next week.

Community coordinators can assist residents with:

Accessing homes if driveways are blocked
Coordinating access for service providers, like lawn crews
Assisting with mail and package delivery
Ensuring garbage and recycling services continue

Before active construction in your area, you will receive a door hanger with instructions on how to text your community coordinator. For general information on the project, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com or call (813) 485-6480.

Support Your Neighbors Along McMullen Road. Shop Local.

May 6, 2026

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

While traffic patterns have changed temporarily, your support makes a meaningful difference to the owners and employees who serve this community every day.

Through-traffic will be detoured using McMullen Loop, Balm Riverview Road, and Boyette Road (see map below).

Pars Food Mart / Citgo – Accessible via McMullen Loop

Pars Food Mart / Citgo at 11721 McMullen Loop is open and fully accessible via both entrances and exits on McMullen Loop and McMullen Road. You can still pull in, fuel up, and grab everything you need.

They are known for more than just fuel. Pars Food Mart offers a selection of fresh hot food, including pizza, deviled crab, and many other groceries. Whether you’re grabbing a quick meal or stocking up on essentials, they’re ready to serve you. With the road closure in effect, your visit can make a real difference. The sidewalk on the west side of McMullen Road is open, so they’re only a short walk or bike ride away. Show your support and stop by!

More Local Businesses Open & Accessible Nearby

Several other neighborhood businesses along McMullen Road are also open and welcoming customers. These locations can be accessed via Boyette Road.

Christian Brothers Automotive Riverview at 10010 McMullen Rd is open and ready to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

CVS at 10013 McMullen Rd is open for all your pharmacy, health, and everyday household needs.

7-Eleven at 10016 McMullen Rd is open around the clock for fuel, snacks, beverages, and daily essentials.

Thank you for your patience and for continuing to support the businesses along the South Hillsborough Pipeline construction route. Every visit truly counts.

Your Healthcare Providers Are Open & Ready to Serve You

May 4, 2026

As work continues on the South Hillsborough Pipeline along South Parsons Avenue, we want to reassure patients, caregivers, and community members that all healthcare providers and medical offices in the area remain open and fully accessible. While temporary traffic pattern changes may affect your usual route, your healthcare should not be interrupted.

We know that medical appointments, therapies, and healthcare visits cannot wait. Our team is committed to ensuring clear access to every provider in the corridor throughout the duration of construction.

Healthcare Providers Along the Lumsden Corridor

The following providers are open and welcoming patients:

Gentle Dental/Parson Family Dental is welcoming patients for routine dental care, cleanings, and procedures. Don’t let construction delay your dental health.

Humanitary Medical Center offers comprehensive primary and specialty care services for the Brandon community and surrounding areas.

Cano Health provides patient-centered healthcare services to residents throughout Brandon.

Florida Autism Center continues to provide essential Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and support services for individuals with autism and their families.

AdventHealth Medical Group at Parsons Park offers a wide range of specialty care services and is accessible via South Parsons Avenue.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care remains fully operational, providing pediatric outpatient care and specialty services to children and families.

Digestive Diseases Associates of Tampa Bay is open and seeing patients for gastroenterology consultations, procedures, and follow-up care.

Labcorp continues to provide laboratory testing and diagnostic services at its Lumsden location. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome.

Getting Here During Construction

Temporary traffic changes are in effect along portions of South Parsons Avenue. We encourage you to plan extra travel time and check the project website for updates before your visit. All parking areas and patient entrances remain accessible throughout construction.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to complete the South Hillsborough Pipeline. We are committed to minimizing disruption and ensuring you can always access the care you need.

Construction on Boyette Rd/Fishhawk Blvd Begins this Summer

May 4, 2026

Construction on the South Hillsborough Pipeline is moving forward and will begin on Boyette Road in early June. Work will start at McMullen Road and proceed eastward to Deepbrook Drive.

During this time, crews will be installing a portion of the pipeline by open-trench construction in the westbound lanes of Boyette Road. The westbound lanes of Boyette Road will be closed from McMullen Road to Bell Shoals Road, and one lane of traffic in each direction will be open in the eastbound lanes. Traffic along Boyette Road will remain open at all times, but residents should expect delays.

More details on the upcoming work will be shared via email and posted on the project website: SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com. To learn more about open-trench construction, click here.  

Tampa Bay Water’s contractor has scheduled this open-trench construction work for the summer to minimize school-related traffic impacts. However, pipeline installation in this area stretches about 5 miles from McMullen Road to east of Fishhawk Ridge Road, so construction will continue for approximately 12-16 months after it begins.

You can expect to see these activities in the coming months (not necessarily in this order):

Tunnel underneath Little Fishhawk Creek

A tunnel under Bell Creek and Bell Shoals Road from the Myron and Helen Gibbons Nature Preserve to just east of Bell Shoals Road

Open-trench construction along Fishhawk Boulevard
A tunnel under Fishhawk Boulevard

You can also find project information posted on Tampa Bay Water’s Nextdoor and Facebook pages.

Reminder: McMullen Road Closed Monday

May 1, 2026

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, McMullen Road will be closed between McMullen Loop and Donneymoor Drive for construction of the South Hillsborough Pipeline project. McMullen Road will remain open to local traffic only from Donneymoor Drive to Boyette Road.

Work on McMullen Road is expected to last approximately two months. During this time, through-traffic on McMullen Road will be detoured using McMullen Loop, Balm Riverview Road and Boyette Road (see map below). The designated detour roads and surrounding roads will likely see increased traffic, so both students and motorists need to pay extra attention when traveling near school entrances, intersections and crosswalks, especially during school arrival and dismissal times.

This effort marks the beginning of construction work that will impact Boyette Road/Fishhawk Boulevard traffic and will last approximately 12-16 months. During this time, we encourage motorists to slow down and be patient, watch for students who walk and bike, and anticipate the need for additional drive time in this already congested area.

For more information on the pipeline and to sign up for email alerts, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com

Microtunnel Complete at CSX Railroad and Limona Road

April 30, 2026

The mictrotunnel under CSX railroad tracks at Limona Road is done. Crews have backfilled the northern tunnel shaft and will soon be putting down a temporary drivable surface.

South Kings Ave. Open South of Bloomingdale Ave. on Thursday

April 28, 2026

South Kings Avenue will be open south of Bloomingdale Avenue either late tomorrow night (April 29) or in the early hours of Thursday (April 30). Traffic will be diverted to the west side of the road, with one travel lane in each direction.

Lane delineators will be in place for traffic safety until the intersection is restored in mid-June. Left-hand turns will be restricted in that area; however, businesses can still be accessed:

Happy Jalapeño Market, Bacon Egg and Cheese and Al’s Barn will be accessible on South Kings Avenue from the northbound lane only.

Mobil Station will be accessible from the northbound lane of South Kings Avenue and Bloomingdale Avenue.
Kings Row Plaza will be accessible from the southbound lane of South Kings Avenue and Bloomingdale Avenue.

Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon will be accessible via Kings Row Plaza or southbound lane of South Kings Avenue.

Crews will continue to 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.

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

S. Kings Ave. Traffic Pattern Changes Tomorrow

April 23, 2026

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the traffic pattern will change again on South Kings Avenue. Active construction will take place just south of Kings Row Plaza to Greenbriar Drive for approximately five days.

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 be accessible via Kings Row Plaza or via the detour that is currently in place.

After this work is completed, South Kings south of Bloomingdale will be one lane in either direction through the intersection and the Mobil Station and food trucks will be accessible on Kings from the northbound lane only.

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

McMullen Road Closed Starting May 4

April 23, 2026

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, McMullen Road will be closed between McMullen Loop and Donneymoor Drive for South Hillsborough Pipeline construction. During this time, McMullen Road will remain open to local traffic only from Donneymoor Drive to Boyette Road.

Work on McMullen Road is expected to last approximately two months and traffic patterns will change as work progresses south. During the first phase of work, traffic at Donneymoor Drive and Boyette Farms Drive can turn only south onto McMullen Road. Citgo and Pars Food Mart will be accessible via McMullen Loop. CVS, Washed Up, Christian Brothers Automotive, and 7-Eleven will be accessible via Boyette Road.

Through-traffic will be detoured using McMullen Loop, Balm Riverview Road and Boyette Road. See map below or click here for detour information.

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 on the pipeline, visit SouthHillsboroughPipeline.com. 

Unlawful Activities in Construction Zone

April 22, 2026

In the past two weeks, two separate incidents have occurred in or near Tampa Bay Water’s construction sites, one of which resulted in an arrest. We appreciate the diligence of the community in reporting these incidents to help ensure safety in and around active construction zones. Below is additional information about these incidents.

Trespassing is Illegal

Trespassing in a construction zone is not only dangerous, it’s illegal. Even at night, when machinery is not moving, construction sites pose numerous hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.

Our contractor has fenced and clearly designated construction sites as such with posted “No Trespassing” signs. Please know that entering a fenced construction site can lead to immediate arrest and violators may face felony charges.

Moving Barricades and Signs is Illegal

Likewise, it is unlawful to move barricades, barrels or detour signs. Barricades, barrels, detour signs and other road signs are put in place to protect the safety of motorists and pedestrians, as well as our workers who may be on site.

Under Florida law, it’s unlawful to:

Tear down or deface any detour sign.

Drive around any barricade erected for the purpose of closing a section of street under construction.
Remove a construction barricade.

Safety is our number one priority. As construction moves to different locations, we want to remind residents that they can help keep everyone, especially young people, safe by emphasizing the dangers and unlawfulness of entering a construction site. Please also talk to your children and teens about the importance of leaving barricades, road closure and detour signs undisturbed.

Thank you for your support.