Anderson Road Ramps Closing For Construction
The Veterans Expressway ramps will be closed starting May 19.
A major step in the $386 million Veterans Expressway widening project will begin May 19 when the Anderson Road ramps will close to motorists. That means if you normally use the northbound off or southbound on ramps during your commute your commute from Carrollwood or Northdale, you'll have to rethink your travel plans, according to Florida's Turnpike. Drivers will have to use the Waters on ramp and Linebaugh off-ramp when traveling. The entire Veterans Expressway project will include the widening of 11 miles of road from four to eight lanes. The project's goal is to provide relief of congestion in the area. The first phase of construction began in April along Linebaugh Avenue to Gunn Highway. The widening project also includes a converting…