Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Water Repairs Close Sections of Two Tampa Roads
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Tampa Water Department repair crews have closed all lanes of East Columbus Drive between North 24th and North 25th streets for water-system work. Sections of East 5th Avenue are also affected, and drivers traveling through the area are facing detours.
WHO: Tampa Water Department repair crews
WHAT: All lanes of East Columbus Drive between North 24th Street and North 25th Street, along with sections of East 5th Avenue, are closed for water-system repairs.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa
WHY: The closures are in place so crews can repair the water system.
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