In Tampa, Florida, officials from the Florida Department of Transportation have announced upcoming modifications to the I-275/I-4 interchange, commonly referred to as ‘Malfunction Junction’ due to persistent congestion issues. Austin Petersen, spokesperson for the department, highlighted the necessity for changes to enhance traffic flow and safety, particularly addressing the high number of rear-end collisions at the interchange.
A significant aspect of the project involves the construction of a new flyover bridge connecting I-275 southbound to I-4 eastbound. This new structure will be positioned above the existing bridge, while the current bridge will undergo rerouting to link into Ybor City.