Proposed TIP Amendment to improve wrong-way detection on local interstates

Interstate wrong-way detection system

Published
April 22, 2025

Contact
Planner – [email protected] – 813-272-5940

Last updated
April 22, 2025

On May 14, 2025, the TPO Board will consider amending the following Transportation Improvement Program project:

  • Interstate wrong-way detection system

If approved, this amendment will update the project scope and add approximately $152,000 in construction funding. The project aims to improve safety by installing a wrong-way detection system and enhancing signage and pavement markings at six interstate ramps along I-4, I-75, and I-275. FDOT’s implementation in Hillsborough County will feature forward- and rear-facing cameras, two sets of dynamic LED warning signs at each location, and technology that activates alerts to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) when a wrong-way vehicle is detected.

Between June 2023 and June 2024, there were 119 confirmed wrong-way driving incidents in Florida, highlighting the urgent need for stronger safety measures. With a total project cost of $2.12 million, this upgrade is designed to help prevent crashes and create a safer driving experience on our interstates.

The public is invited to provide feedback on the amendment until 3 p.m. on May 13, 2025, through the following channels:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mail: Hillsborough TPO, Attn: Cheryl Wilkening, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 18th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Voicemail: (813) 272-5940 (press 9)
  • Social Media: Leave comments on social media including on the TPO’s Facebook Page
  • Meeting Participation: Register to participate in the meeting in person or virtually.

For further inquiries, contact Elizabeth Watkins at [email protected] or (813) 582-7382.

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