Central Ave at Hanna Ave Intersection

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Effective May 30th, the contractor will start working at Paris Street going north to Hanna. This work is happening now to allow the contractor to begin construction activities near Seminole Heights Elementary after school ends for the summer.

The Central Avenue and Hanna Avenue intersection will close as work progresses north from Paris Street to Hanna Avenue. Sidewalks will be maintained on at least one side of the construction zone for customers with ADA concerns visiting businesses at the southwest corner of Hanna Avenue and Central Avenue. Parking for these businesses will be in the Seminole Heights United Methodist Church when parking is not accessible in the plaza. ADA access will be maintained from the church driveway utilizing existing sidewalks and ramps at Hanna Avenue or Paris Street.

Work on this intersection will continue until school resumes at the elementary school.

Please note that work in the Hanna Ave/Central Ave intersection may involve some night shift work to connect utilities.

Construction Schedule Updated

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Good day,

The construction schedule for the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief project has been updated.

Please click the link below to view:

Schedule – Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project (seminoleheightsstormwater.com)

N. 12th Street Closed at Caracas Street Intersection

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N. 12th Street Closure On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, N. 12th Street will be closed at Caracas Street Intersection. N. 12th Street will be closed until December 2023.

Click the link below to view via the website:

N. 12th Street Closed at Caracas Street Intersection – Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project (seminoleheightsstormwater.com)

Access to Polling Locations During Construction

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Access to Polling Locations • AW Windhorst – Voters can access this location by using Osborne Avenue and going north. This location is south of the road closure and is accessible for parking. • The Garden Center – Voters can access this location by using Florida Avenue to Henry Avenue or Clifton Street. Access is also available by going south on Central Avenue and making a right on Clifton Street. • Seminole Heights Library – Voters can access this location by using Osborne Avenue going west to Central Avenue or going east to Central Avenue.

https://seminoleheightsstormwater.com/pollingaccess

Access to Polling Locations During Construction

  • AW Windhorst – Voters can access this location by using Osborne Avenue and going north. This location is south of the road closure and is accessible for parking.
  • The Garden Center – Voters can access this location by using Florida Avenue to Henry Avenue or Clifton Street. Access is also available by going south on Central Avenue and making a right on Clifton Street.
  • Seminole Heights Branch Library – Voters can access this location by using Osborne Avenue going west to Central Avenue or going east to Central Avenue.

Upcoming Water Shutoff – Monday, April 24, 2023

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Notice to Residents Please be advised that on Monday, April 24, at 8 a.m., your water service will be interrupted for eight hours. The water service shutoff is for residents between Hillsborough Avenue to Wilder Avenue and Florida Avenue to Central Avenue. Please see the affected service area map below. REASON FOR THE SHUTOFF The Department of Health has given clearance to connect the new water main into the City’s existing mains along Frierson Avenue. In order to complete these connections, the City will need to shut down water pressure to the entire neighborhood. There are a number of new connections to older pipes which may also require repair. WHAT TIME WILL MY WATER BE SHUT OFF? The water shutoff operation is being coordinated with the City of Tampa and the shutoff time will vary for each residential area. One area might be without service at 8 a.m. while another area might be without service at 10 a.m. Water service restoration times for residential areas will vary similarly. The entire operation is expected to take 6-8 hours, but you may be without water for only a couple hours. WILL WE HAVE TO BOIL WATER ONCE WATER SERVICE IS RESTORED? If a boil water alert is necessary, it will come directly from the City of Tampa. If the alerts are needed, the City will provide a notice to affected residents. There is no way to determine ahead of time if a boil water alert will be necessary.

Construction Schedule Updated

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Good day,

The construction schedule for the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief project has been updated.

Please click the link below to view:

Schedule – Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project (seminoleheightsstormwater.com)

Upcoming Nebraska Closure – Reminder

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Nebraska Avenue will be closed for six to eight weeks at E. Caracas Street for the installation of new drinking water and flood relief improvements. During this closure northbound and southbound traffic on N. Nebraska Avenue will be detoured to N. Florida Avenue via Hillsborough Avenue and E. Osborne Avenue (See Traffic Advisory Map below). Eastbound and westbound Hillsborough Avenue traffic turning to travel south on N. Nebraska Avenue past E. Caracas Street will be detoured to N. Florida Avenue and E. Osborne Avenue. Eastbound and westbound traffic on E. Osborne Avenue turning to travel north on N. Nebraska Avenue past E. Caracas Street will be detoured west on E. Osborne Avenue to N. Florida Avenue and north to Hillsborough Avenue. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION The contractor will begin the installation of a new City watermain and 72” stormwater pipe across N. Nebraska Avenue. The new stormwater pipe will help relieve future flooding in the Southeast Seminole Heights neighborhood. All businesses on N. Nebraska Avenue will be open and access to businesses and residences will be maintained during the road closure. • The 24-Hour Coin Laundry will be accessible off E. Caracas Street • Moates Florist will be accessible via E. Osborne Avenue and N. Nebraska Avenue • AW Windhorst will be accessible via E. Osborne Avenue and N. Nebraska Avenue • Dignity Memorial will be accessible off Hillsborough Avenue and N. Nebraska Avenue or from east of E. Caracas Street • TFK African Food will be available via Hillsborough Avenue and N. Nebraska Avenue All businesses north of Wilder Avenue will be accessible via Hillsborough Avenue and all businesses south of Ellicott Street will be available via E. Osborne Avenue. The contractor’s work hours are between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; however, the road closure and detour will be in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24-inch Water Main Installation

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4th and 5th, the contractor plans to modify the existing 24” water main at N Central Avenue and E Henry. This offset installation is not expected to adversely impact the water usage and will not require a shutdown of water to residents or businesses. This precautionary notification is to provide information so residents and businesses know who is conducting this operation.

E. Caracas Street Closure

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On Monday, April 3rd, E. Caracas St. between N. Nebraska Ave. and N. 9th St will be closed to allow the installation of storm water drainage pipes in the area. E. Caracas St. will be closed for up to three months to thru traffic. Local residents and businesses will continue to have access as needed.