Repairs are coming to the road, seawall, and Platt Street Bridge
Bayshore Boulevard is one of Tampa's most prized public spaces with a 5-mile stretch of captivating waterfront views for residents to enjoy on their morning drives, bike rides, and walks. Behind the scenes, Hillsborough County is making sure the roadway stays safe and updated for all users.
Bayshore Boulevard, like a lot of important corridors traversing the City of Tampa, is a County Road and is maintained by Hillsborough Public Works engineers and field technicians. Other prominent corridors owned by the County that connect residents in the city include Bay to Bay Boulevard, Columbus Drive, and Howard Avenue.
All of these roads are still designed by the City of Tampa through an interlocal agreement.
This year, residents will notice Hillsborough County crews and contractors making important repairs both to the iconic concrete roadway and the seawall along Bayshore Boulevard to keep the road safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Additionally, drivers and boaters alike will notice the County making repairs to the Platt Street Bridge, which also is maintained by Hillsborough County through the interlocal agreement. The fender system in the Hillsborough River that protects the bridge from maritime collisions is being replaced this year. Downtown pedestrians also will notice new aluminum sidewalk panels going over the bridge in 2026.
On the southern end of Bayshore Boulevard, the County will replace the mast arm and traffic signal at the intersection of Bayshore and Gandy Boulevard.
All of this work is expected to take place during the next year and is designed to preserve and protect one of Hillsborough County's most important corridors.