The accident happened around 2:40 this morning when a vehicle ran off the road near the intersection of Van ##### and Whirley Roads and crashed.  One person was flown out by helicopter to a local…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-09-05T10:39:01-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/accident-involving-bud-truck-impacts-traffic-on-38th-avenue-north/ The intersection of 38th Avenue North and 16th Street North in St. Petersburg remains blocked due to an accident. 

According to officials, a vehicle collided with a Bud beer truck shortly before 5:00 am Thursday morning.  Three people were injured.

St. Petersburg Police on scene hope to…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-09-04T11:14:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/gas-prices-still-keeping-labor-day-travelers-close-to-home/ Even though gasoline prices have fallen significantly from July’s peak retail levels, the summer travel season could close with its third consecutive decline in holiday travel this year if the projected number of people traveling for Labor Day Weekend is accurate. 

Nationwide, 34.4 million Americans are projected to travel…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-29T09:48:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/crosstown-construction-update/ Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority will be finishing its paving work next week with closures of three Selmon Expressway ramps. 

On Wednesday, September 3, beginning at 7 pm, the Morgan Street exit eastbound and the Kennedy exit westbound exit will be closed until 5 am, September 4

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Tribune photo by JULIE BUSCH

The center lane of northbound 50th Street (U.S. 41) is closed from Columbus Drive to south of Interstate 4 because of a large sinkhole.

In addition, the right lane remains closed as crews have their equipment on site…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-21T10:30:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/service-cancelled-on-lakeland-area-mass-transit/ Officials have suspended service for the Lakeland Area Mass Transit Services.  No service will be available on Tuesday for the Citrus Connection, Winter Haven Area Transit, and Polk County Transit Services. 

Service will resume on Wednesday, August 20th.

Officials plan to watch the path of Fay to determine if service will be halted for Wednesday…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-19T09:49:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/tips-for-driving-in-wet-weather/ AAA wants drivers to be prepared for driving in wet weather. 

First, if you don’t have to drive during a storm, stay off of the roads.  It is the best way to keep your family safe.  Flooded and debris covered roadways can put you in serious danger.  Visibility, traction,…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-19T09:37:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/tolls-lifted-on-crosstown-for-fay-evacuations/ In order to help facilitate evacuations as Tropical Storm Fay approaches, the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority will suspend all tolls beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008.  Tolls will be suspended until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, (This may change to a later time pending development of weather…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-19T09:30:00-05:00 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/hart-service-suspended-due-to-fay/ Due to impending storm conditions, all Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) public transit bus, paratransit van, trolley and streetcar services will be suspended on Tuesday, August 19th.

HART customers are encouraged to monitor local media announcements for the status of public transportation services after the storm. HART employees…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2008-08-19T09:29:01-05:00