Lane shift should help alleviate Westshore traffic woes

A fourth lane is now in place on Interstate 275 in Tampa, which will help alleviate traffic congestion in the Westshore area.

Florida Department of Transportation officials an overnight detour that was being worked on has been completed and a new fourth through lane has opened from West Shore Boulevard to east of Himes Avenue.

That will help traffic moving into Tampa from the Howard Frankland Bridge.

While all lanes are now open in both directions of I-275, construction continues and drivers are advised to be cautious, FDOT officials said.