Getting Lost

"When will this airport road project be done?' is a common question my fares ask me as I take them to Tampa International Airport. I really don't know. My thought is they want it done before the Super Bowl on February 1, 2009. After, all they don't want all those DALLAS COWBOY FANS to see such a mess...LOL!

This photo is how the road used to look. Simple. Go right to the airport or straight to the stadium where the game will be played. Not so simple anymore. It is, however, much better, if not awesome in design.

Notice the road going into the airport is just one little lane and that used to accommodate all the Eastbound traffic from Pinellas and Pasco counties. Now they have this Hugh skyward bridge that rises into the sky with 3 lanes and an elevated view of the area. Now that is good planning. the city gets to showcase itself every time people go to the airport.

While it is being built people are getting a little lost, even some cab drivers. That is because they have created some temporary bypass roads that they put up over night and the first time you know about it is when you miss your exit! That will not last much longer and it will really be appreciated by Tampa Bay residents.

The new road system should accommodate the expected growth of the Tampa Bay region for the next half century.