Work on the Ashley Drive Pavement Restoration Project began today and will continue for the 14 days.

  The project extends from I-275 to Channelside Drive. This is an interim step to preserve the existing roadway surface while a transportation planning study is being compiled over the next 18 months. The goal of the study is to determine how to best create a more pedestrian-friendly environment and still meet the traffic demands.

  The project will preserve the structural integrity of the roadway, while providing a new pavement surface for motorists to travel upon.  Motorists should anticipate some delays between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. while construction takes place.

  The project is being performed and managed by the City of Tampa Transportation Division, at a cost of $250,000. It includes pavement milling, surface overlay and a final top coat Once completed, new pavement markings will be applied.

  —City of Tampa Transportation Dept.