摘要: |
The toll road connects to the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway-a connector route for Tampa commuters that is owned, managed, and operated by THEA. Before the Extension, the expressway linked South Tampa neighborhoods to the urban center of downtown Tampa and the city's eastern suburb of Brandon, but commuters traveling into town from neighboring Pinellas County were stuck in a congested route along Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 600 / U.S. 92) that consisted of busy intersections and long stoplights before being able to connect to the expressway. "Seeking to reduce commuter traffic throughout the South Tampa neighborhoods and address expanding population growth, THEA responded with a solution that would work with the local community's needs and provide regional connectivity-the Selmon Extension project," said Joseph Waggoner, THEA Executive Director. |