South Selmon Capacity Project
The South Selmon Capacity Project will increase the capacity of the existing Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to six lanes (adding one lane on the inside of each direction) for the 4.5-mile section from west of Himes Avenue to east of Florida Avenue in Downtown Tampa.
Construction activities will begin Spring 2026.
PROJECT UPDATE
We invite you to join us for a Community Open House on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Kate Jackson Center (Anderson Park, 821 S Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606). This is a vital opportunity for you to see the latest project maps, schedules, concept renderings, and speak directly with the project team. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tampa Bay is Growing
Living in Tampa Bay, you’ve likely noticed tremendous growth around you. It’s an exciting time for our region, and we are fortunate to live, work, and play in this place we call home.
However, while living in a flourishing community has many positives, growth brings challenges, one of which is congestion on our roadways. For example, the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway has seen an over 80% increase in traffic over the last decade. And with hundreds of thousands of new residents expected to move to the Tampa Bay region over the coming years, our mobility challenges will only continue to grow.
The South Selmon Capacity Project will address current and future congestion challenges, augment roadway safety, and help keep cut-through traffic off Bayshore Boulevard and other neighborhood streets.
THEA’S Commitment
THEA is committed to improving walkability under the Selmon Expressway. This project will enhance the lighting, landscaping, sidewalks, and paint at every underpass on the route. Along with the capacity improvements, THEA will construct noise walls along the entire route and, upon completion, will reimagine and activate the Bay-to-Bay/MacDill underpass with a new dog park and community space.
