Northbound US 19 drivers in Pinellas County can no longer turn directly onto 298th Avenue N. The access point closed today for about ten days, though officials say severe weather could extend the timeline. The change is tied to an ongoing US 19 construction project.
WHO:Pinellas County transportation officials; drivers using northbound US 19
WHAT:Closure of the northbound US 19 access to 298th Avenue N for roughly ten days
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Pinellas County, Florida
WHY:The closure is part of an ongoing construction project to improve US 19.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.