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Drivers Beware: Downtown Streets Closing for Two Events

On Saturday Oct. 8, downtown Tampa will host two major events that will cause several road closures.

 

Tampa drivers heading into downtown on Saturday Oct. 8 need to be aware that several streets will be closed due to two major events — the Tampa Police Memorial Run and the Red Bull Flugtag.

The street closures are as follows:

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6 - 9:30 a.m.

  • Tampa Street from Twiggs Street to Kennedy Boulevard
  • Madison Street between Ashley Drive to Florida Avenue


7- 9:30 a.m.

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  • Tampa Street from Kennedy Boulevard to Brorein Street
  • Brorein Street from Florida Avenue to Parker Street


7 a.m.  - 9:00 p.m.

  • Bayshore Boulevard between Rome Avenue and Brorein Street

 

Motorists should use alternate routes during these closures to avoid traffic congestion. Additionally, it is recommended that guests attending Red Bull Flugtag event park in Ybor City and the Channelside District since parking south of Kennedy Boulevard will be limited.  The street car will be running at 10 minute intervals from Ybor City to the Convention Center starting at 10 a.m.


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