Event Brief
Ground Sinks on I-275 in Tampa; Lanes Closed
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: A roadway depression on I-275 northbound near the 46 Milepost is causing lane closures and delays Saturday morning.
WHO: Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and maintenance crews
WHAT: A section of pavement began to sink, creating a depression in the roadway and prompting lane closures
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 11:47 AM ET
WHERE: Interstate 275 (northbound) near the 46 Milepost, just north of the I-4 interchange, Tampa, FL
WHY: A section of the roadway pavement began to sink, creating a depression that required lane closures for safety
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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