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New Tampa road extension construction update

Submitted by Chris Suchan, Meteorologist

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 2:10pm

New Tampa road extension construction update

Tampa, FL -- Construction is underway for the extension between Commerce Park Blvd and New Tampa Blvd.

This extension will span the gap over I-75 and wetlands in the region connecting neighborhoods around Freedom High School to Meadow Pointe neighborhood east of I-75.

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

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 2:56pm

Tampa, FL -- Oil rose slightly last week after reports showed U.S. manufacturing increased in the month of June, when it was forecast fall, according to AAA Auto Club South.

The U.S. manufacturing index climbed to 55.3 in June from 53.5 in May, when it was expected to drop to 52.

As a result, the price of crude oil settled Friday at $94.94 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange—$3.78 more than the week prior.

Although U.S. manufacturing numbers were positive, China's were the opposite with slowed economic growth in the country. China is the second largest oil-consuming country and a decrease in their manufacturing gauge will most likely push oil prices lower this week.

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Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 9:55am

Tampa, FL -- In early October, the 84-year-old Platt Street Bridge in downtown Tampa will close for maintenance and repairs.

Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians who use this Bridge are encouraged to start identifying detour routes around the Bridge, as the construction is expected to cause rush hour delays.

Ongoing work has closed lanes of the Platt Street Bridge since January 2011. However, to allow the contractor to open the drawbridge and perform replacement work on its components, the entire Bridge is scheduled to be closed for 105 days, starting in October.

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Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 9:51am

Lane closures on Crosstown and Adamo Dr.

Tampa, FL - Florida Department of Transportation officials say one lane of State Road 60 (Adamo Dr) may be closed in each direction between 26th and 34th streets this week.

The temporary closures will happen between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

FDOT says the work should be completed by Saturday, July 9.

In addition officials say one lane may also be closed on the eastbound Selmon Expressway (SR 618) between 22nd Street (Exit 9) and 50th Street (Exit 11) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday through July 9 and from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, July 7.

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

Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 4:40pm

Lane shift on Platt Street Bridge starting July 1

Tampa, FL -- Beginning Friday, July 1, after the morning peak traffic time, the second phase of the Platt Street Bridge rehabilitation will begin.

During this second phase, the work will shift to the southern (right-hand) lanes of the bridge. The lane shift will be completed by the evening of July 1.

The southernmost lane and sidewalk will be closed until October, with additional intermittent closures of a second lane as needed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crosswalks will be marked to channel pedestrians to the sidewalk on the north side of the Platt Street Bridge. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the navigable waterway under the Bridge will remain open during the entire project.

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

Monday, June 27th, 2011, 10:11am

Release of oil reserves causes drop on oil prices this week

Tampa, FL -- Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced the release of 60 million barrels of oil into the market, according to AAA Auto Club South. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will provide 30 million barrels, while the remaining barrels will come from other countries.

The decision was made after OPEC failed to come to any agreements at their June 8 meeting to increase productions quotas to help alleviate high oil prices and make up for the loss of Libyan sweet crude.

Before the IEA made the announcement, oil prices were dropping as a result of slowed economic growth, both nationally and internationally, and Europe's debt issues.

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

Friday, June 24th, 2011, 12:45pm

Temple Terrace, FL -- The Temple Terrace Police Department is hosting a Roadside Safety Checkpoint this Friday night, June 24 starting at 10 p.m. in the area of 53rd Street and 113th Avenue.

Law-enforcement officers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

The Temple Terrace Police Department recognizes that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious public safety problem and that Hillsborough County has consistently ranked among the top counties in the state for alcohol-related crashes.

Immediately following the checkpoint, Temple Terrace police will be working a saturation patrol in the incorporated City limits from midnight until 4 a.m.

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