Clearwater Road Closures

Published on May 26, 2026

Below are the road and lane closures happening in the city of Clearwater:

Downtown Construction

Utility Projects

• Hercules Avenue at Sandra Drive will be closed beginning June 1 for a sewer connection repair. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area during the work.
• Wastewater system improvements will be in progress in the Stewart Boulevard area June 20 to 21 to strengthen existing sewer pipes and improve reliability during hurricane season. Residents may experience temporary traffic impacts while a bypass system is in place, but all utility services will remain active throughout the project.
• Closure of the intersection of Hercules Ave. and Sandra Dr. by Rowland Inc. for sewer repairs from 4/15 - 4/23.
• The westbound lane of Jeffords St. between S. Myrtle and S. Ft Harrison by Kamminga & Roodvoets will be closed 4/1 - 5/29 for utility repairs.

Road Construction

• FDOT road work overnight closure to begin at 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 27 to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 28, Eastbound lanes on SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway) will close, weather permitting.
• The south bound travel lane around the Acacia round-a-bout will be closed from May 18 to 20.
• FDOT road work overnight closure to begin at 10 p.m., Monday, May 18 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, all travel lanes on SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway) will close, weather permitting.
• The northbound lane at the Acacia roundabout will be closed May 11 to 15 for utility and roadway repairs. Northbound Mandalay Avenue traffic will be detoured via Somerset Street, Bay Esplanade, Acacia Street, Bruce Avenue and Jewel Street. Southbound traffic will remain open. Drivers should follow posted detours and expect minor delays.
• Sandra Drive at South Hercules Avenue will be closing on May 5 for sewer repairs. The Florida Department of Transportation will pave the southbound exit ramp from U.S. 19 to State Road 580.
• Overnight restoration work at the intersection of Fort Harrison Avenue and Pierce Street following a recent water main break. Expect nighttime lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, May 3, through Tuesday morning, May 5. The northbound lane of Fort Harrison Avenue between Pierce and Park streets will be closed, with detours in place. Motorists should use caution and allow for additional travel time.
• The north bound travel lane around the Acacia round-a-bout will be closed from May 11 to 15.
• The Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadway improvements in conjunction with the State Road 60 Courtney Campbell Causeway Pedestrian Overpass project. Expect lane closures 24 hours per day through late 2026.
• The Florida Department of Transportation is working on U.S. 19 in Clearwater between Drew Street and Sunset Point Road. This project will repave U.S. 19, the ramps and the frontage roads. Other improvements include realigning existing U-turn lanes and upgrading sidewalks and lighting. Construction is anticipated to be complete in Summer 2026.
• The south side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian trail closed to pedestrian traffic from Bayshore Boulevard to Dr. Kiran C. Patel Boulevard, through 2026, weather permitting. Advanced warning signs will be installed on each side of the pedestrian trail to alert the public of the planned closure. This closure is necessary for crews to construct the pedestrian overpass over Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard east of Bayshore Boulevard, connecting the Bayshore Trail and the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail. Construction activities are expected to finish in late 2026. There will be lane closures for eastbound traffic in this same area daily 24 hours per day through late 2026.

FDOT Road Closures in Clearwater

Trail Closure Alerts and Project Updates

Right-of-Way Maintenance Projects

• A concrete contractor is replacing curbs and sidewalks along Island Way from Palm Island SW to the north end. As sections are completed, they will reopen to allow resurfacing preparation. Milling and paving of the northern portion of Island Way began in February 2026.

• Island Way is in Phase II of the resurfacing project. The contractor began work on April 14. The Island Way resurfacing limits extend from Palm Island SW to its northern terminus. We anticipate the work will be completed within approximately two weeks, weather permitting.