Selmon Expressway Upgrades: $752 Million Plan for Major Improvements

Selmon Expressway Expansion Plan

• 🎯 The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority has approved a $752 million work plan to upgrade the Selmon Expressway over the next six years.
• 📈 Traffic on the Selmon Expressway has significantly increased, from nearly 131,000 vehicles a day in 2020 to an average of 250,000 vehicles daily.
• 💡 This investment is entirely funded by toll revenue and aims to accommodate the growing traffic demands.

Key Infrastructure Projects

• 🌉 The South Selmon expansion project includes a full reconstruction of the southern portion, adding a lane in each direction and extending to the Gandandy Boulevard extension.
• 🛣️ The Whiting Street project will connect to Meridian Avenue and introduce a new ramp descending onto Whiting Street near Amalie Arena.
• 🚧 Partial funding is allocated for the east Selman expansion project, focusing on adding a local lane in each direction from the I4 connector to I-75.

Technology and Community Enhancements

• ⚠️ Technology enhancements include wrong-way driving detection systems that trigger signals, flashing lights, and notifications to the traffic management center.
• 📸 The existing camera system will be replaced with new cameras equipped with AI capabilities.
• 🌳 Community assets are also part of the plan, with a 12th Street Park and the initial phases of the Meridian Health Trail to be developed, alongside a refresh of Meridian Avenue.