Transportation

New interstate exit ramps open in Wesley Chapel

Submitted by Sherry Ray, Meteorologist/Reporter

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 2:25pm

New interstate exit ramps open in Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel, Florida -- The Florida Department of Transportation has completed work on the new northbound I-75 and I-275 exit ramps to SR 56 and they are now open to traffic.

DOT advises drivers using the new ramp to be alert: They come about 2 miles before the old exits. Signs and temporary message boards will guide drivers to the new ramps.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, August 15th, 2011, 11:07am

Tampa, FL -- Average retail gasoline prices in Tampa fell 6.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.51/g yesterday.

This compares with the national average that fell 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.60/g, according to gasoline price website TampaGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Tampa during the past week, prices yesterday were 88.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, August 12th, 2011, 11:08am

Tampa, FL -- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue has closed down 131st Ave. between Livingston and 23rd Street due to a gas leak at the VA Hospital.

All but 1,200 - 1,800 gallons of a truck's 18,000 gallon load were taken off, and crews are burning off the rest.

At the rate of burning, 131st Ave. between the two streets will be closed until late afternoon or early evening.

According to Fire Rescue, the leak came from a vent on top of the tank that appears to have been rusted from normal exposure to environmental elements.

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Submitted by Chris Suchan, Meteorologist

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 9:40am

Bruce B Downs construction is making progress

Tampa, FL -- The ongoing widening construction of Bruce B Downs Blvd continues on with seemingly little progress. However, the project is on schedule and despite appearances, progress is being made.

The current focus for the overall project is Segment B & C of Phase I (3.5 miles) from Palm Springs Blvd south of I-75 to Pebble Creek Drive north of I-75.

The contractor has completed the main sewer line from I-75 to Pebble Creek Drive along with retention pond #2. Retention pond #3 is under construction.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 2:53pm

Gas prices fall in Tampa, time to fill up!

Tampa, FL -- Average retail gasoline prices in Tampa fell 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.58/g yesterday.

This compares with the national average that fell 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.66/g, according to gasoline price website TampaGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Tampa during the past week, prices yesterday were 92.1 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

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Submitted by Ginger Gadsden, 10 News Morning Anchor

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 11:41am

Plant City -- The summer driving moths are starting to take a toll on area drivers who say they are fed up with rising gas prices.

Analyst predicted earlier this year that we could see prices at the pump approaching $4 a gallon.

So as we begin a brand new week here is a look at some places where filling up won't break the bank.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, August 6th, 2011, 9:35am

Tampa, FL -- Drivers may see a delay getting to work on Monday morning.

The Florida Department of Transportation and CSX says they will be closing Nebraska Avenue at the railroad tracks just south of Cass Street starting Monday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. to replace the tracks.

The road will reopen Sunday, August 14.

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