FDOT Announces New Detour for Skinner Blvd Construction Project

Published on November 25, 2024

Beginning Monday, December 2, westbound Skinner Boulevard from east of Highland Avenue to the Pinellas Trail is closing for approximately four months, weather permitting.

During this temporary road closure, motorists will have to detour around the work zone using Bass Boulevard, San Christopher Drive and Broadway. Advanced warning signs and electronic message boards will assist motorists traveling through the area. Access to businesses and residents to be maintained.

This road closure is necessary for crews to construct new roundabouts at Douglas Avenue and Highland Avenue as part of the SR 580 (Skinner Boulevard) Complete Streets project in Pinellas County.

Construction Open House Scheduled for December 12

FDOT will host a Construction Open House Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Presentation to begin at 5:30 p.m.)
Dunedin City Hall (737 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698)

Virtual/Online:
A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. and staff will be available to answer questions until 7 p.m. by emailing Maddie.griffin@dot.state.fl.us

If you would like to participate virtually, you may attend by watching the livestream via the City of Dunedin’s Facebook page or YouTube channel at the following links.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofDunedinFL 
https://www.facebook.com/CityofDunedin

This Complete Streets project includes reducing travel lanes, constructing two roundabouts, and adding a multipurpose path connecting to the Pinellas Trail making it safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The $9.2 million project is expected to finish early 2026.

For more information on this project or to sign up to receive construction updates and traffic alerts, please visit FDOTTampaBay.com