News Summary
The Tampa Bay Area faced significant traffic disruptions on Interstate 275 on Thursday morning due to multiple accidents caused by heavy rainfall. Notably, a truck accident near I-275 South blocked the right lanes at I-175, causing delays. Other incidents included blocked lanes at Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Motorists encountered further slowdowns due to additional accidents and a broken-down vehicle. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution amid ongoing rain, reminding them of the hazards on the road. Real-time traffic updates are available through the 10 Tampa Bay app.
Tampa Bay Area experienced significant traffic disruptions on Thursday morning due to multiple crashes on Interstate 275 caused by heavy rainfall affecting Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The series of incidents led to varying degrees of congestion as emergency vehicles responded to each situation throughout the morning rush hour.
One of the most notable crashes occurred just before 7 a.m. when a truck accident on I-275 South at the ramp to eastbound I-175 in St. Petersburg resulted in the blocking of the right lanes of the off-ramp. This accident led to further traffic slowdowns in the area.
Additionally, at approximately 6:12 a.m., another crash transpired on I-275 South at Ulmerton Road, which blocked three left lanes for several hours, although those lanes have since reopened. Just shortly before 6 a.m., a separate incident on I-275 North near Roosevelt Boulevard similarly blocked one right lane of traffic, but all lanes in that area are now clear as well.
Traffic issues continued to mount with a crash occurring on I-275 Express South at 4th Street, which temporarily shut down the on-ramp right before the Howard Frankland Bridge at approximately 5:30 a.m. Shortly after, at about 7:30 a.m., a broken-down vehicle that lost a tire obstructed the right lane of the on-ramp beyond I-4 on I-275 North. This was yet another bottleneck for motorists, although that lane has also reopened.
In Hillsborough County, another crash on I-275 North near I-4 blocked three right lanes, leading to extensive backups in the morning commute. Fortunately, these lanes have now cleared as well. Adding to the morning’s troubles, a serious crash involving a vehicle flipping upside down on I-275 North at I-75 in Manatee County was reported just before 7:15 a.m., but all lanes have since reopened following this incident.
As heavy rain continues to move through the region, motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving. The numerous incidents on I-275 highlight the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions on roadways.
Drivers looking for real-time traffic updates can access a Waze-powered traffic map through the 10 Tampa Bay app for more information on current traffic conditions.
This morning’s events serve as a reminder of the potential hazards during heavy rainfalls in the Tampa Bay Area, prompting authorities to encourage safety and vigilance among travelers.
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