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The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) was pleased to once again partner with the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering and the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers to sponsor the USF-SE Bridge Building Competition at the University of South Florida’s annual Engineering Expo on February 17th. The Engineering Expo […]

Shop Gandy! Launch Shop Gandy! is a marketing campaign to promote and drive commerce to the businesses along the Gandy corridor before, during, and after the construction of the Selmon Extension. It is a partnership between the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Brandon […]

April 22nd is Earth Day! While automobile driving obviously has an impact on the environmental impact, one of the ways THEA is committed reducing carbon emissions and thus reduces air pollution. By leading Florida by installing all electronic tolling and increasing green spaces, like the Selmon Greenway, THEA makes our impact on the planet a […]

Don’t Do it! Personal Groom is Distracted Driving. April is a great month to make changes that improve your driving and the safety of everyone on the road. First, decide on what music you want to listen to before you start driving. Second, put your mobile device out of reach. Distracted driving accidents are the […]

BE AWARE: National Work Zone Safety Week is April 3-7 We all know that talking on your cell phone, eating or looking at your navigation is considered driving while distracted. But what about changing radio stations? Talking with friends? Brushing your hair? Anytime that you do something that takes your eyes off the road, your hands […]

For Immediate Release          Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Releases Economic Impact Study Study finds capital infrastructure investments have created 13,200 new jobs and brought over $1.3 billion to the local economy.   March 22, 2017 (Tampa, Fla.) – Today, The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) released a study outlining the agency’s economic impact on the Tampa […]

We are Building the Deputy John Kotfila, Jr. Memorial Dog Park Playful barks, wagging tales, and happy feet – from two-and four-legged friends will soon be heard and seen at the Deputy Kotfila Memorial Dog Park. Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is excited to announce that dog park construction has begun under the Selmon Expressway behind […]