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A Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) implements a uniform evaluation system for maintenance features and aims to schedule and prioritize routine maintenance activities so that uniform maintenance conditions can be met on state highways. THEA evaluates its Selmon Expressway facilities on a yearly basis as an Urban Limited Access Highway.  The purpose of a limited-access highway […]

This week, our Director of Innovation and Planning, Bob Frey, was recognized at the 2022 Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit (GCSSS) as a leader in helping the city reach its Vision Zero goals. Under Bob’s leadership, every THEA project has the direction to go above and beyond the standard walkability and pedestrian safety guidelines. For […]

Thank you for your patience with THEA’s Twiggs Street Improvement Project! Our construction project began in the Summer of 2020 with the goal of alleviating congestion while exiting the Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes (REL). The REL provides drivers with a direct connection between Brandon and downtown Tampa, allowing for express travel and a seamless […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is pleased to announce that Vincent J. Cassidy has been re-elected to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors. “It is an honor to continue my service as Chairman during such an exciting time for our region and THEA,” said Mr. Cassidy. “With Tampa Bay’s population growth […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) announced a robust work plan that will provide significant upgrades and capacity improvements to the Selmon Expressway and the agency’s entire network of roads and trails in the Tampa Bay region. Over the next six years, THEA will inject over $733 million into the region that will enhance the […]

At THEA, part of our commitment to the community is giving back, providing options and opportunities for healthy lifestyle activities, and being environmentally responsible. The Brandon Parkway is one way that we follow through with our commitments.  The Brandon Parkway is a three-mile toll-free parkway that provides pedestrian and biking paths for safe recreation and […]

Take a walk in downtown Tampa, and you will see dogs walking with their owners and enjoying the sights. Tampa was recently dubbed as one of the top dog park cities in the nation! The city ranked fourth out of 93 U.S. cities based on dog park access, quality, and climate. The rankings also took […]

2022 ACECFlorida Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award National Recognition Award at the ACEC 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards Places 5th in the Roads & Bridges in America TBRPC Future of the Region Award in Transportation & Mobility 2021 CMAA Florida Project Achievement Award in Transportation IBTTA Toll Excellence Award in Operations, Engineering & Maintenance SLAG Cement […]