Hillsborough County, Fla. (March 10, 2025) - Residents that travel east and west along Columbus Drive will see roadway relief soon as one of the County's busiest corridors inside the City of Tampa city limits will begin resurfacing in March.
Hillsborough drivers will see new pavement, but pedestrians also will get new safety features including enhanced crosswalk features, updated pedestrian-activated crossing technology, and updated curbs that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The corridor is an important path for many residents who walk to conveniences like supermarkets, laundromats, coffee shops, bakeries, and more along Columbus.
This first phase of the Columbus resurfacing stretches from Dale Mabry Highway to Armenia Avenue. A second phase from Armenia to Nebraska Avenue will not begin for another two years.
The resurfacing is not expected to require full road closures, but it will include some lane closures over the coming months. The first phase of the Columbus Drive resurfacing project is expected to conclude by the end of 2025, pending unforeseen delays.
Per the City of Tampa's request, the posted speed limit on Columbus will be reduced from 40 miles per hour to 35.