Clearwater Road Closures

Published on August 14, 2026

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

Downtown Construction

• Osceola Avenue has been reduced to one lane in each direction next to the Ballad hotel construction site. Expect traffic delays throughout the project, and this lane shift will be in place until the end of construction.
• The former City Hall parking lot (112 S. Osceola Ave.) and the lot at 301 Pierce St. are closed for construction staging for downtown projects. Residents and visitors should use alternative parking at other downtown lots in the surrounding area. 

Utility Projects

Drew Street Utility Improvements: Updated Aug. 14

Crews from Clearwater Public Utilities continue construction on Drew Street as part of an ongoing infrastructure improvement project.

Construction on the city’s drinking water main is underway on Drew Street between Keene Road and North Highland Avenue, as work continues west toward Osceola Avenue.

The traffic-control setup on Drew Street is being adjusted today. Crews are removing and relocating MOT equipment east of Keene Road and shifting the setup farther west. The new lane closure will begin at Saturn Avenue. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 12, Clearwater Public Utilities construction will move west toward Hillcrest Avenue and include a portion of North Highland Avenue. One lane of Drew Street will be closed through Hillcrest Avenue, and northbound Highland Avenue north of Drew Street will be closed. Baker Avenue, Orangewood Avenue, Mariva Avenue North, Orangeview Avenue and Hillcrest Drive will remain accessible, along with Saturn, Jupiter and Duncan avenues.

Intersections within the active work zone may close temporarily, with detour signs in place, and short-term driveway access impacts are possible.

Motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, nearby residents and businesses should expect temporary impacts in the area. Construction also may cause temporary disruptions to solid waste and recycling collection services.

Construction activities and traffic patterns are weather permitting and may be adjusted if conditions require. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the work zone, follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.

Learn More

• Bohenia Circle South between Bruce and Mandalay avenues update: The sanitary force main has been successfully repaired. The vactor trucks have been demobilized, and the roadway will be repaired and restored Aug. 14. Traffic may be impacted until the road reopens. Thank you for your patience. Check back for updates on this situation at MyClearwater.com/Leaks. 
• Pierce Street between Myrtle Avenue and East Avenue will temporarily close between Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, to facilitate painting of the new City Hall. Motorists should expect delays, use caution in the area, follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time.
• South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue will be closed just south of Kinsley Street from Monday, July 27, through the end of the day Thursday, July 30, to allow crews to complete potable water infrastructure improvements. Update: South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue has reopened following temporary paving associated with potable water infrastructure improvements. The contractor will close the roadway for one additional day to complete final milling and paving. The closure is currently scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17, weather permitting. Additional updates will be provided if the schedule changes.
• The Acacia/Mandalay roundabout will temporarily close to all traffic for pavement rehabilitation. Motorists should expect delays, use caution in the work zone and follow posted detour signs. Residents are encouraged to allow extra travel time during the closure. The schedule is subject to change because of weather or unforeseen construction conditions. The work has been postponed until Aug.10.
• Beginning Monday, July 6, road work will begin work along Memorial Causeway as part of the City's Reclaimed Water System Improvement project. The work will include drilling operations that will move west along the causeway and is expected to take four to six weeks to complete. Intermittent lane closures may occur during active work hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.
• Pierce Street between Osceola and Fort Harrison avenues is closed Aug.1 through Oct.1, while crews complete utility connections and structural work. An overlapping lane shift on Osceola Avenue, from Pierce Street to south of Cleveland Street, will be in effect from Sept.10 through Oct. 1.
• Wastewater system improvements will be in progress in the Stewart Boulevard area 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. 

Road Construction

• The Florida Department of Transportation is repaving U.S. 19 from 49th Street north to State Road 580 in Dunedin. Construction is anticipated to be complete in Summer 2026.
• Construction on the Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass continues above Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. This trail will connect the Bayshore Trail and the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail. The project is expected to finish in late 2026.
• The Florida Department of Transportation is working on new interchanges and roadway improvements along U.S. 19 from State Road 580/Main Street in Dunedin to County Road 95 in unincorporated Pinellas County. The project is modifying the existing six-lane divided highway to a six-lane controlled access roadway with one-way frontage roads in both directions parallel to US 19. In addition, new interchanges will be added just north of Boy Scout Road and at Curlew Road to improve traffic flow along this corridor. A pedestrian underpass will be added between Evans Road and Republic Drive and a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 19 is being constructed at Northside Drive. Construction is estimated to finish in 2029.

Right-of-Way Maintenance Projects

• A bridge within Cliff Stephens Park along the Ream Wilson Trail is currently closed. As of April 9, the city’s consultant inspected the structure and recommended that it remain closed until a more detailed structural analysis can be completed. The bridge will remain closed until further notice.