Commuter Alert: Construction to impact downtown Tampa's traffic, starting today

As the Water Street construction continues, downtown Tampa commuters will begin feel the impact.

Portions of Channelside Drive between Jefferson Street South and Meridian Avenue South, as well as Old Water Street between Franklin Street South and Florida Avenue will be closed for road and utility construction.

One westbound lane will remain open during construction of the south side of Channelside Drive., however the sidewalk on the north side of Channelside Drive between Old Water Street and Meridian…