City of Tampa, FL

01/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2026 12:23

Weekend Traffic Advisory: January 17 - 18 News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures Drivers should be aware of potential traffic back-ups this Saturday and[...]

Drivers should be aware of potential traffic back-ups this Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, due to multiple downtown events that combined, are expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

Lane closures on Ashley Drive and in Gasparilla Plaza will be in effect, limiting normal traffic flow throughout the weekend. Access to the Poe Garage will remain accessible.

Weekend events include, but aren't limited to:

Saturday, January 17

  • FMEA Professional Learning Conference & All-State Concerts @ Tampa Convention Center | 8 AM
  • March for Life Youth Rally @ Perry Harvey Park | 9 AM
  • Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival @ Curtis Hixon Park | 2 PM
  • Straz Center Performances | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Tampa Theatre Show | 7:30 PM

Sunday, January 18

  • Water Street Market | 10 AM
  • Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival @ Curtis Hixon Park | 11 AM
  • Straz Center Performances | 1 PM, 2 PM, 6 PM & 6:30 PM

Lane/Road Closures:
Ashley Drive - Lane Closures
Saturday, Jan. 17: 7 AM - Noon & 11 PM - 1 AM Sunday, Jan. 18: 7 - 10 AM & 8 PM - 1 AM

Gasparilla Plaza - Road Closed
Saturday, Jan. 17: 1 PM - Midnight
Sunday, Jan. 18: 10 AM - 10 PM

*Access to Poe Garage will remain*

Event attendees are encouraged to use alternative transportation options whenever possible, including the free TECO Line Streetcar, DASH service, HART buses, rentable scooters and bikes, rideshare options, etc.

To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures.

To view the City of Tampa's parking options, visit: Tampa.gov/parking

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