Seminole Blvd. Closed Beginning Friday for Railroad Crossing Repairs

Seminole Boulevard will be closed in both directions beginning Friday, Aug. 10 just south of the West Bay Drive CSX railroad crossing, according to a state map.  

CSX and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews plan to repair the rail crossing, according to a city news release.

The state expects the work to last one week. The closure could change due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, according to a state news release.

Detours details:

• Use Clearwater-Largo Road
• From the south Seminole Blvd through traffic will be detoured at Ulmerton Road.
• From the north Missouri Ave/Seminole Blvd traffic will be detoured at West/East Bay Drive
• Access to businesses will be maintained, according to the state.
• Local northbound traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue.
• Local southbound traffic will be detoured to West Bay Drive.

• Motorists are advised to expect congestion and delays around this area for the duration of the repair work, according to a city news release.

For more information, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation at 813-975-6060.