Tampa leaders warn of weekend traffic delays in and around downtown

Beth Rousseau
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Leaders with the city of Tampa are warning about traffic congestion expected in and around downtown over the weekend. They say drivers should be prepared for delays, road closures and detours due to a “jam-packed weekend” of parades, performances and other events.

Alternate options for drivers include the Free TECO Streetcar, DASH rides, HART buses, rentable e-scooters, and bikes. Weekend events include:

  • Friday, April 19

    • 98Rockfest – 5 p.m. at Amalie Arena

    • Book of Mormon – 7:30 p.m. at Straz

  • Saturday, April 20

    • JDRF One Walk – 9 a.m. at Amalie

    • Next Level Nationals at Tampa Convention Center

    • Lauren’s Kid’s Walk – 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    • Tampa Caribbean Carnival & Parade – Noon to 10 p.m. at Perry Harvey Sr.

    • Book of Mormon – 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. at Straz

    • Kenny Chesney – 5 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium

    • Gloria Trevi – 8 p.m. at Amalie Arena

    • Tampa Bay Heart Ball at Marriott Water Street

    • RiseCon at JW Marriott

  • Sunday, April 21

    • Water Street Market

    • Caribbean Carnival – 9 a.m. at Perry Harvey Sr.

    • Book of Mormon – 1 p.m. at Straz

Drivers can expect closures on Central Avenue, Governor Street, Hank Ballard Street and Harrison Street, as well as portions of Platt Street and Bayshore Boulevard.

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